HEMODIALYSIS

This study tested a new automated insulin delivery system for people with diabetes who also have advanced kidney disease or are on dialysis. The goal was to see if this 'artificial pancreas' system could better control blood sugar levels compared to usual care. Fifteen participan…

This study tested whether nurses could teach dialysis patients about diet to help lower their potassium levels, since many clinics lack dietitians. Thirty patients in Morocco received education sessions from a nurse about foods high in potassium and fluid management. The program …

This study tested whether stable patients on dialysis who still have some of their own kidney function could safely receive treatment twice a week instead of the standard three times. It involved 58 patients who tried both schedules for four weeks each. Researchers measured treat…

This study tested two different ways to prevent blood clotting during dialysis for patients in intensive care who are at high risk of bleeding. It compared a method that thins blood only in the dialysis machine (regional citrate) to a low-dose method that thins blood throughout t…

This study looked at whether changing when patients eat during their kidney dialysis treatment could help keep their blood pressure stable and make the dialysis work better. Researchers tested different meal times on 40 adults with kidney failure who regularly receive dialysis. T…

This study tested whether taking an L-Carnitine supplement could help patients with advanced kidney failure who are on long-term dialysis. Fifty participants were randomly given either the real supplement or a placebo for three months. Researchers measured changes in markers of i…

This study compared a new lab-made blood vessel against standard surgery for creating dialysis access in people with kidney failure. Researchers tested whether the engineered vessel works as well as the patient's own vein for connecting to dialysis machines. The goal was to provi…

This study tested whether a diabetes drug called dapagliflozin could improve heart health in people with kidney failure who need regular dialysis. Researchers gave 220 patients either the drug or a placebo pill daily for six months to see if it reduced heart muscle thickening, a …

This study tested whether two dietary supplements, L-Carnitine and Coenzyme Q10, could reduce harmful oxidative stress in people with kidney failure who require regular dialysis. Researchers compared the supplements against placebo pills in 52 patients over 12 weeks, then followe…

This study tested whether doing exercises during dialysis treatments could help kidney patients move better in daily life. 56 adults on regular dialysis were divided into groups doing back/core exercises, breathing muscle training, or continuing their usual care. Researchers meas…

This study tested whether playing a short, story-based digital game during dialysis treatments could help patients feel better. Researchers wanted to see if the game could reduce anxiety, improve knowledge about healthy eating, and help patients stick to their treatment plans. Th…

This study tested whether adding specific exercise programs to regular dialysis treatments could improve strength and quality of life for older adults with kidney failure. Ninety participants over 60 were divided into groups doing either aerobic cycling or strength training, both…

This study tested whether a special type of counseling could help people receiving long-term dialysis. For eight weeks, half of the 48 participants received weekly talk therapy focused on relationships and coping, while the other half received their usual care. Researchers wanted…

This study aimed to find the best time for patients to do simple strength exercises during their dialysis sessions. Researchers compared doing exercises in the first two hours versus the last two hours of treatment. They checked if the timing affected blood pressure, muscle stren…

This study tested whether weekly mindfulness sessions led by nurses could help people on long-term dialysis feel better mentally and stick to their complex treatment plans. Eighty patients were split into two groups: one received six weekly mindfulness sessions, while the other r…

This study tested whether two common numbing sprays, lidocaine and benzocaine, could reduce pain and improve satisfaction when patients receive their dialysis needle. It involved 60 adults on regular hemodialysis who were randomly assigned to receive one of the sprays or a placeb…

This study tested whether abdominal massage could help relieve constipation in people receiving hemodialysis treatment for kidney failure. Researchers compared 24 patients who received a 15-minute massage twice a week for six weeks during their dialysis sessions with 25 patients …

This study tested whether laughter therapy could help people receiving hemodialysis treatment feel better. Researchers worked with 69 patients to see if group laughter sessions could reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while improving their quality of life. The therapy involve…

This study tested whether a simple, guided meditation practice could help people on long-term dialysis feel less anxious and more spiritually at peace. 58 adult patients were randomly assigned to either practice a 15-minute mindfulness meditation or just rest quietly during their…

This small pilot study tested whether doing simple exercises during dialysis treatments could improve patients' health and quality of life. 49 adults on regular dialysis were assigned to do resistance exercises, flexibility exercises, or receive their usual care without exercise.…

This study aimed to understand why blood pressure rises between dialysis treatments in patients with kidney failure. Researchers observed 32 stable patients on long-term dialysis, measuring their weight, blood pressure, and blood markers over several days. The goal was to learn w…

This completed study looked for a connection between vitamin D levels in the blood and early signs of heart disease in people receiving long-term dialysis. Researchers enrolled 90 adult patients to measure their vitamin D and check for artery hardening. The goal was to gather inf…

This study analyzed data from 256 adults on long-term dialysis to understand how their symptoms group together. Researchers looked for patterns in symptom clusters and checked if they were linked to other health problems or differed between men and women. The goal was to gather k…

This small pilot study aimed to understand how dialysis treatment changes electrical signals measured in a patient's skin and muscle tissue. Researchers followed 18 adults on chronic dialysis, using a painless method to measure these signals before, during, and after their sessio…

This study compared bone and mineral health in 167 adults with chronic kidney disease who were receiving either hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Researchers analyzed patients' existing blood test results to understand how the two dialysis methods might differently affect bone…