Plastics in dialysis: could they add toxins to Children's blood?
NCT ID NCT07763483
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether children with chronic kidney disease, especially those on dialysis, have higher levels of PFAS chemicals in their blood. PFAS are found in many everyday products and may interfere with bone development. The study compares PFAS levels in children with kidney disease who are not on dialysis, those on peritoneal dialysis, and those on hemodialysis. It also checks if PFAS levels change during a hemodialysis session. The goal is to see if dialysis equipment, which contains plastics, might contribute to PFAS exposure in children.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Blood sample collection for PFAS measurement
- What this could lead to
- If this pilot shows that dialysis affects PFAS levels in children, it could lead to larger studies and eventually strategies to reduce exposure and protect bone health in young dialysis patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It only measures PFAS levels, not direct health outcomes, and cannot prove cause and effect.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Femme-Mère-Enfant
Bron, 69500, France
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