Dialysis retraining cuts infection risk in kidney patients

NCT ID NCT01293799

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

Summary

This study tested whether regular retraining on infection prevention can lower peritonitis rates in new peritoneal dialysis patients. Over 700 adults from eight European countries were randomly assigned to either standard care or extra testing and retraining on dialysis techniques. The goal was to see if better knowledge and skills could prevent infections and reduce hospital stays.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome infectious peritonitis peritonitis prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Nephrology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital

    Gothenburg, SE-413 45, Sweden