Parathyroid surgery may improve life quality for kidney patients, study hints

NCT ID NCT07151664

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: West China Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study will examine how quality of life changes after parathyroid surgery in 60 adults with kidney failure and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Researchers will use a database to compare quality-of-life scores, anxiety, and depression before and after surgery. The goal is to better understand the benefits of this operation for patients on dialysis.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: parathyroidectomy (surgery to remove parathyroid glands)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors better understand how parathyroid surgery affects quality of life in kidney failure patients, guiding future care decisions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, retrospective study (60 patients) that only looks back at existing data. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic renal failure syndrome end stage renal failure secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin

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

END STAGE RENAL FAILURE SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM DUE TO RENAL CAUSES

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