Tiny dialysis study hopes magnesium tweak calms blood cells

NCT ID NCT07206524

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether adjusting magnesium levels in dialysis fluid can reduce harmful blood cell activation during treatment. Fifteen adults with kidney failure will try three different dialysis fluid recipes over six weeks. Researchers will measure blood cell counts and inflammation markers, but this is an early exploratory study, not a proven therapy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

dialysate with varying magnesium concentrations (0.5, 0.75, 1.0 mmol/L) and acid type (acetic vs. citric)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a safer dialysis recipe that reduces inflammation and clotting risks for kidney patients.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study (15 people) looking at lab markers, not patient outcomes. It may not lead to any practical changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease dialysis disequilibrium syndrome end stage renal failure Thromboinflammation

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

    RECRUITING

    Brussels, 1090, Belgium

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