Dialysis patients' symptoms often ignored – new trial aims to change that

NCT ID NCT06257134

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether having dialysis patients report their symptoms every month – and automatically alerting their care team when symptoms are severe – can improve their quality of life. About 2,293 adults with end-stage kidney disease on dialysis will take part across French centers. Half will get usual care, and half will have their symptom scores sent to staff so they can act quickly. The goal is to see if this simple monitoring helps patients feel better physically and mentally over 18 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

systematic symptom monitoring with feedback to healthcare teams

What this could lead to

If it works, this could give dialysis patients a better quality of life by helping doctors catch and treat symptoms sooner.

What could go wrong

This is a large trial, but it's testing a monitoring process, not a new drug. The benefit may be small or hard to measure, and results may not apply to all dialysis centers.

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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

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • ALTIR

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    Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54 500, France

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  • CHRU Nancy

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    Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54500, France

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  • Maison du Rein AURAD Aquitaine

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    Gradignan, 33171, France

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