HEMODIALYSIS

This pilot study tests whether adding a special type of dialysis (peritoneal dialysis) between regular hemodialysis sessions can remove extra sodium and fluid from the body. Ten adults on hemodialysis will receive this extra treatment twice a week for three weeks. Researchers wil…

This study looks at whether adding more magnesium to the fluid used during dialysis can help people with kidney failure live longer and have fewer heart-related hospital stays. Many dialysis patients have low magnesium, which can lead to muscle cramps and heart issues. The trial …

This study tests whether a special teaching method called Pecha Kucha can help people on hemodialysis better follow their fluid and diet restrictions. The method uses a fast, visual slideshow to make information easier to remember. 70 patients will be split into two groups: one g…

This pilot study tests a 13-week Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills training program for Canadians who have recently started or will soon start facility-based hemodialysis. The goal is to see if the program is feasible and helpful for improving mental health and reducin…

This study tests whether a group exercise program shown on TVs during hemodialysis is safe and doable for people with chronic kidney failure. About 45 adults will follow along with exercise videos while receiving dialysis. The goal is to see if this approach can help fight muscle…

This study tests whether the type of filter (membrane) used during hemodialysis changes how immune cells and clotting factors react. Ten adults on long-term dialysis will try three different membranes over one week, with blood samples taken during each session. The goal is to see…

This study uses health records from 17,000 Canadian adults to understand why some people switch from peritoneal dialysis (done at home) to hemodialysis (done in a clinic). Researchers will look at how often this happens, what predicts it, and what happens to patients after the sw…

This study is investigating whether a substance called copeptin, which is a stable marker of the hormone vasopressin, is linked to blood pressure changes that happen during hemodialysis. Researchers will measure copeptin levels in routine blood samples from 71 adults on chronic d…

This study tests a special education program for veterans with advanced chronic kidney disease. The goal is to help them understand their condition and choose the best type of dialysis, especially home dialysis. About 656 veterans will take part to see if this program improves th…

This study compares two types of dialysis filters in 30 kidney patients to see which one causes less damage to white blood cells and reduces inflammation. One filter is made of a special material called PMMA that may remove more harmful substances. The goal is to understand how d…