HEMODIALYSIS

This study tests whether a daily supplement containing multiple probiotics and prebiotics can improve gut health in 30 adults on hemodialysis. The goal is to see if it can reduce harmful toxins in the blood and strengthen the gut barrier. Participants will take the supplement for…

This study tests if a citrate-based dialysis fluid with added magnesium can slow or prevent hardening of blood vessels (vascular calcification) in adults on long-term hemodialysis. About 80 participants will receive either standard or the new fluid during their regular sessions f…

This study tests whether the drug sacubitril/valsartan can improve heart function in people with a specific type of heart failure (HFpEF) who are also on chronic hemodialysis. About 60 adults will be randomly assigned to receive the drug or standard care. The main goal is to see …

This study tests a new wearable device that gently removes extra fluid between dialysis sessions. Many dialysis patients struggle with rapid fluid removal during treatment, which can damage the heart and brain. The device aims to safely remove leftover fluid at home, reducing har…

This study tests whether adding pea fiber to the daily diet of people on kidney dialysis can reduce harmful waste products (uremic toxins) in their blood. About 72 adults on dialysis will eat special baked goods with or without pea fiber for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if this si…

This study looks at whether Pilates exercises can reduce restless leg syndrome, improve physical function, and boost how older adults on dialysis feel about their bodies. About 100 people aged 65 and older who have been on dialysis for at least six months will take part. They wil…

This study will test whether adding acupuncture laser therapy to standard medical care can reduce neck pain and improve quality of life in 60 adults undergoing hemodialysis. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either medical treatment alone or medical treatment plus…

This study tests whether combining relaxation exercises with listening to a specific Quran chapter (Surah Ar-Rahman) can help people on kidney dialysis feel less anxious and sleep better. 76 adults with advanced kidney disease will be split into two groups: one gets the relaxatio…

This study looks at whether listening to music during hemodialysis can help reduce fatigue, improve sleep quality, and boost mental well-being. Sixty adults on dialysis will receive 30 minutes of music therapy during each session for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes u…

This study tests whether an 8-week home-based walking program can reduce symptoms like muscle cramps and improve overall health in people receiving hemodialysis. Researchers will enroll 24 adults who are on dialysis and can walk independently. The goal is to see if a simple, low-…

This study looks at whether tiny chemicals in the breath can show how well a hemodialysis session cleans the blood. About 22 people on dialysis and 23 healthy adults will give breath and blood samples. The goal is to find a simple, painless way to check if dialysis is working pro…

This study will test 200 adults on regular hemodialysis for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) using a simple skin test. The goal is to find out how many dialysis patients carry the bacteria without symptoms, so doctors can better prevent active TB in this vulnerable group. No …

This study tests whether a special presentation style called Pecha Kucha helps people on hemodialysis better follow their fluid and diet restrictions. About 70 adults who have been on dialysis for at least 6 months will take part. One group gets the new teaching method, the other…

This study will check 100 adults on dialysis to see how often they have thyroid issues, abnormal cholesterol, or high uric acid. Researchers want to understand how these conditions are linked in people with kidney failure. The goal is to gather information, not to test a new trea…

This study surveys 200 adults (patients and caregivers) to learn what matters most when someone must switch from peritoneal dialysis at home to hemodialysis in a clinic. The goal is to understand their priorities, challenges, and preferences so that future care can be better plan…

This study looks at how well different lengths of a newer type of dialysis (expanded hemodialysis) remove waste products from the blood compared to a standard high-volume method. Fifteen adults with end-stage kidney disease will try three different session times (180, 210, and 24…

This pilot study looks at whether giving dialysis on the same day as surgery is practical and safe for people with end-stage kidney disease. About 30 adults who are on a stable dialysis schedule and need non-emergency surgery will be randomly assigned to receive dialysis either o…