New trick could make emergency dialysis safer for kidney patients

NCT ID NCT06366230

First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding urea to dialysis fluid can prevent dialysis disequilibrium syndrome—a set of brain-related side effects like headache, confusion, or seizures—in kidney failure patients who need fast dialysis to correct dangerously high potassium or acid levels. About 20 adults with very high blood urea will receive this modified dialysis. The goal is to safely lower potassium and acid without causing brain symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    San Francisco, California, 94110, United States

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