Laxatives before dialysis: simple fix for catheter blockages?

NCT ID NCT07351357

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving laxatives before inserting a dialysis catheter can prevent blockages. About 398 adults with kidney failure needing peritoneal dialysis will take part. Half will get laxatives before surgery, half will not. The goal is to see if this simple step reduces the need for extra procedures to fix drainage problems.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Caritas Medical Centre

    Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, SAR, Hong Kong

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  • Prince of Wales Hospital

    Shatin, NT, SAR, Hong Kong

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  • Prince of Wales Hospital

    Shatin, Hong Kong

  • Princess Margaret Hospital

    Kwai Chung, Kowloon, SAR, Hong Kong

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  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital

    Yau Ma Tei, NT, SAR, Hong Kong

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  • Tseung Kwan O Hospital

    Tseung Kwan O, NT, SAR, Hong Kong

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