Could a simple supplement shield dialysis Kids' hearts?

NCT ID NCT06286098

First seen Mar 09, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tests whether a daily dose of alpha lipoic acid, an antioxidant, can lower the risk of heart problems in 50 children who are on regular hemodialysis. Participants will either take the supplement or a placebo pill and be monitored for heart events like stroke or angina. The goal is to see if the supplement reduces oxidative stress and improves heart health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • New Pediatrics Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University

    Cairo, El Weili, 11381, Egypt

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