Ultrasound may fine-tune fluid balance in dialysis patients — a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07721636
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using lung ultrasound and the VExUS score can improve how doctors assess fluid status and set the ideal dry weight in people on maintenance hemodialysis. Forty adults with end-stage kidney disease will first be managed with standard clinical exams for 12 weeks, then with ultrasound-guided assessments for another 12 weeks. The goal is to see if ultrasound leads to a more accurate dry weight compared to the standard approach.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- ultrasound-based volume assessment (POCUS, lung ultrasound, VExUS score)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help dialysis patients achieve a more accurate dry weight, potentially reducing complications from fluid overload or dehydration.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 40 participants. The ultrasound technique may not be widely applicable or may not improve outcomes over standard care.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Alexandria University Hospitals
RECRUITINGAlexandria, Egypt
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