Less dialysis may help kidneys bounce back faster
NCT ID NCT04218370
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether using dialysis less often helps people recover from acute kidney injury that requires dialysis. 220 hospitalized adults were assigned to either a conservative (less frequent) dialysis plan or the usual thrice-weekly schedule. The goal was to see if the gentler approach leads to more patients being alive and off dialysis by the time they leave the hospital.
What this could mean
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Active substance
dialysis (hemodialysis or continuous renal replacement therapy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a less-is-more approach to dialysis that helps kidneys heal faster after acute injury.
What could go wrong
This is a completed knowledge-gathering study, not a treatment trial. The conservative strategy may not improve outcomes and could carry risks if dialysis is delayed.
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Locations
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Intermountain Medical Center
Murray, Utah, 84107, United States
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University of Califonia, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States
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Washington University in St Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States