Can amino acids boost energy for kidney patients on dialysis?

NCT ID NCT05705414

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This early-phase study tests whether taking amino acid supplements during dialysis can reduce fatigue, frailty, and improve thinking in people with end-stage kidney disease. Researchers will compare a single amino acid (valine) with a mix of essential amino acids in 28 adults on hemodialysis. The goal is to see if these supplements can help patients feel more energetic and stronger.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Amino acid supplements (valine or essential amino acids)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe way to ease fatigue and improve quality of life for people on dialysis.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 28 participants. The supplements may not work better than placebo, and results may not apply to all dialysis patients.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease end stage renal failure Fatigue

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
RECRUITING

San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.