Dialysis showdown: which method cleans blood better in ICU patients?
NCT ID NCT01403220
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two types of dialysis—hemodiafiltration and hemofiltration—in 163 ICU patients with acute kidney failure. Patients received both methods in alternating order, and researchers measured how well each reduced waste products like urea in the blood. The goal was to see which technique works better for critically ill patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dialysis procedure (hemodiafiltration and hemofiltration)
- What this could lead to
- If one method works better, it could improve waste removal for ICU patients with acute kidney failure, potentially leading to better outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study comparing two techniques, not a new treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes
Nîmes, Gard, 30029, France
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