New approach aims to drain hidden sodium in dialysis patients

NCT ID NCT04603014

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether adding a special type of dialysis (peritoneal dialysis) between regular hemodialysis sessions can remove extra sodium and fluid from the body. Ten adults on hemodialysis will receive this extra treatment twice a week for three weeks. Researchers will measure sodium levels in the leg using an MRI and monitor safety.

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Active substance: 10% dextrose solution for peritoneal dialysis
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a way to better manage fluid and sodium levels in hemodialysis patients, potentially improving survival.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure requires surgical catheter insertion and carries risks like infection.

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Conditions

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end stage renal failure

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END STAGE RENAL DISEASE ON DIALYSIS HEMODIALYSIS NONOSMOTIC SODIUM STORAGE PERITONEAL DIALYSIS

New approach aims to drain hidden sodium in dialysis patients

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