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Blood thinner helps dialysis fistulas stay open, but doesn't guarantee usability
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether the blood thinner clopidogrel can prevent early failure of arteriovenous fistulas (connections between an artery and vein) in people with kidney failure who need hemodialysis. 877 adults were enrolled. The drug reduced the risk of fistula blockage but di…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 09:22 UTC
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Can a common diabetes drug protect hearts on dialysis?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether dapagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can improve heart structure in people with kidney failure who are on dialysis. Researchers compared the drug to a placebo in 220 adults. The goal was to see if it could reduce heart muscle thickening, a common pro…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 09:16 UTC
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New study aims to stop dangerous blood pressure drops during dialysis
Disease control CompletedThis study tested new methods to prevent low blood pressure during dialysis in 1,431 people with kidney failure. Clinics used special training and patient education to make dialysis sessions safer. The goal was to reduce risks and improve comfort during treatment.
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Kidney transplant study: can hemoglobin goals slow organ decline?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether keeping hemoglobin at different levels improves quality of life and slows kidney damage in people who have had a kidney transplant and now have chronic graft dysfunction. About 128 adults who received a transplant 1 to 20 years ago and have reduced kidne…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New ultrasound tech could help doctors see inside failing kidneys
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new ultrasound technique called URM that creates super-detailed images of blood flow in the kidneys. Researchers studied 150 people with kidney failure to see if this method can help doctors better assess kidney function, stage the disease, and monitor treatme…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ma Zhe • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 15, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Nerve block may cut pain and opioid use after kidney transplant
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a specific nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can improve pain control after kidney transplant surgery. 40 adults with kidney failure were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block plus standard painkillers or standard painkillers alone. …
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 09:21 UTC
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Which pain block wins for kidney surgery recovery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—the erector spinae plane block and the quadratus lumborum block—for pain control after laparoscopic kidney removal. Sixty-two adults scheduled for living donor nephrectomy were randomly assigned to receive one of the two bloc…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Pedaling while dialyzing: simple exercise boosts heart health in kidney patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a 16-week program of cycling during dialysis sessions could improve heart function in 30 adults with kidney failure. Participants first received standard care, then added supervised aerobic exercise. The goal was to see if exercise could ease the stra…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:52 UTC