Tiny study probes hidden sodium storage in kidney patients
NCT ID NCT06872645
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study at Yale University is testing whether the body can store sodium without holding onto extra water, a concept called 'water-free sodium storage.' Ten adults on peritoneal dialysis with heart failure will receive either a special dextrose solution or standard dialysis fluid for five days. Researchers will measure sodium removal to see if this storage happens and if it matters for health.
What this could mean
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Active substance
5% dextrose in sterile water
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help us understand how the body handles sodium, potentially improving fluid management in heart failure and dialysis patients.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply widely. It is designed to test a theory, not to treat a condition.
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Yale University
RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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