Dialysis danger: a new model aims to predict sudden blood pressure crashes
NCT ID NCT03350308
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether measuring residual blood volume and excess fluid during hemodialysis can predict the risk of intradialytic hypotension—a sudden drop in blood pressure that can cause dizziness, nausea, or fainting. Researchers will follow 60 adults with chronic kidney disease who have experienced at least two such episodes in the past month. The goal is to build a statistical model that could help dialysis teams anticipate and prevent these dangerous events.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hemodialysis
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a predictive tool that helps dialysis teams anticipate and prevent dangerous blood pressure drops during treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on building a prediction model, not a treatment. The model may not be accurate enough for broader use, and individual patient factors could limit its reliability.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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