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Experimental drug aims to shield dialysis Patients' brains

NCT ID NCT07234890

Disease control Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether an experimental drug called AV-001 can protect the brain from injury caused by hemodialysis. The drug is designed to strengthen blood vessels in the brain and reduce inflammation. Researchers will enroll 60 adults who have been on dialysis for at least three months and use MRI scans and blood tests to measure effects.

What this could mean

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Active substance
AV-001 (an experimental drug given by IV injection)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to protect the brains of people on dialysis, potentially reducing cognitive decline and stroke risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug is experimental and its safety and effectiveness are not yet proven.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to provide informed consent * Male and non-pregnant female patients (\>18 years old) * HD for ≥ 3 months * Thrice weekly HD schedule Exclusion Criteria: * HD \<90 days * Contraindication to MRI * Established severe cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment test (MoCA) \<18 or formal diagnosis of dementia) * Previous clinical stroke * Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or intending pregnancy * Intradialytic hypotension event (defined as: drop in SBP ≥40mmHg + symptoms + intervention) in previous month as evidenced by HD record

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hemodialysis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • London Health Sciences Centre

    RECRUITING

    London, Ontario, N6A 5W9, Canada

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