HEMODIALYSIS

This study is testing if adding aerobic exercise to the usual care for people on dialysis can help lower their uric acid levels, improve their ability to walk, and boost their quality of life. It will involve 32 stable dialysis patients, with half doing a 6-week exercise program …

This study is testing if a medication called sacubitril/valsartan, typically used for heart failure, can help people who are just starting dialysis. Researchers want to see if the drug helps control fluid buildup, protects any remaining kidney function, and is safe for this group…

This study is testing a new type of artificial blood vessel, called the InnAVasc graft, for people with kidney failure who need dialysis. The goal is to see if this graft is safe and stays open long enough to be a reliable access point for dialysis treatments. Researchers will fo…

This study is testing whether levothyroxine, a common thyroid medication, can improve quality of life and heart health in people receiving dialysis. Researchers will give either the medication or a placebo to 336 dialysis patients with borderline thyroid levels for six months. Th…

This study is testing if rinsing with Manuka honey can help control gum disease (periodontitis) in people receiving kidney dialysis. Gum disease is very common and serious in this group. Researchers want to see if adding this natural antibacterial rinse to standard dental cleanin…

This study is testing a special blood filter, used during regular dialysis, to see if it can reduce harmful inflammation in patients with kidney failure. It will involve 60 people on dialysis who have high levels of inflammation markers in their blood. Researchers will measure ch…

This study aims to find the safest speed for removing fluid during kidney dialysis to prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure. Researchers will observe 50 adult patients on regular dialysis at Sohag University Hospitals. By measuring how different fluid removal rates affect blo…

This study is testing a new contactless camera system called PatenSee to see if it can monitor the health of a dialysis patient's vascular access as well as a nurse's hands-on exam. Up to 120 adults on long-term hemodialysis will have their access checked weekly with the camera s…

This study is testing whether a special breathing training device can help people who receive kidney dialysis. Researchers want to see if regular breathing exercises can make patients' breathing muscles stronger and improve their overall quality of life. The study will involve 50…

This study is testing if personalized support from an exercise teacher and a specialized nurse can help people who recently started dialysis become more physically active at home. It will see if this coaching helps patients reach a moderate or high activity level and if they can …

This study aims to find out which of two common dialysis techniques helps people aged 85 and older feel better after treatment. Each of the 62 participants will try both methods for three months each to see which one shortens recovery time and reduces fatigue. The goal is to impr…

This study is trying to understand if the recipe of the fluid used in dialysis machines affects blood inflammation and clotting. It will involve 15 patients already in a related trial. Researchers will test three different fluid recipes and collect blood samples to see how white …