Can a sugar solution stop blood pressure drops during dialysis?
NCT ID NCT04428372
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving mannitol during hemodialysis can prevent blood pressure drops and reduce symptoms like dizziness. Thirty-one adults prone to low blood pressure during dialysis received either mannitol or a saline placebo. The goal was to see if mannitol improves comfort and stability during treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mannitol
- What this could lead to
- If it works, mannitol could become a simple option to help dialysis patients avoid low blood pressure and feel better during treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 31 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Mannitol may not work better than saline, and side effects are possible.
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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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Brigham and Women's
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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