Can pea fiber bread clean the blood of dialysis patients?

NCT ID NCT07544797

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

Summary

This study tests whether adding pea fiber to the daily diet of people on dialysis can lower harmful waste products in their blood. 72 adults on dialysis will eat baked goods with or without pea fiber for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in toxin levels and heart health markers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

pea fiber (prebiotic)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, food-based way to reduce harmful toxins and possibly lower heart disease risk in people on dialysis.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 72 participants. Previous studies on fiber have shown mixed results, so there is no guarantee it will work.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome end stage renal failure

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University Hospital Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg

    Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, D06120, Germany

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