Mobile coaching may help dialysis patients shed excess fluid

NCT ID NCT07677605

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a self-management program that uses education, WhatsApp reminders, and a diary to help hemodialysis patients control weight gain between sessions. The program aims to improve fluid adherence and stabilize blood pressure. Participants are adults on maintenance hemodialysis who own a smartphone and use WhatsApp.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Theory-based fluid self-management program
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a simple, low-cost way for dialysis patients to better manage fluid intake and improve health outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug, so results depend on patient engagement. The study is relatively small and may not apply to all dialysis patients.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dr. Soeradji Tirtonegoro General Hospital l. Dr. Soeradji Tirtonegoro No.1, Dusun 1, Tegalyoso

    Klaten, Central Java, 57424, Indonesia

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