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This pilot study tests a procedure called left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) using the Watchman Flx PRO device in 40 dialysis patients with atrial fibrillation. The goal is to see if it safely reduces stroke and major bleeding compared to standard care. Participants will be f…

This study looks at whether eating more protein can help people on dialysis avoid hospital stays. Dialysis removes nutrients like protein from the blood, and current guidelines are based on old research. The study will give some participants a high-protein diet or supplements and…

This study tests whether laser acupuncture can reduce fatigue and improve quality of life in adults with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. Fifty participants will receive either real laser acupuncture or a sham treatment during their regular dialysis sessions three ti…

APT-KIDNEY is a large, flexible clinical trial platform designed to test multiple treatments for advanced kidney disease more efficiently. It will enroll up to 5,000 adults with severe kidney problems or those on dialysis. By using electronic health records and adaptive methods, …

This study tests how the diabetes drug canagliflozin (Invokana) spreads through the body in 10 dialysis patients with severe kidney disease. Using PET scans, researchers want to see if the drug reaches tissues like the heart and blood vessels, not just the kidneys. The goal is to…

This study aims to develop and test advanced MRI methods to study kidney disease, including in patients with chronic kidney disease, those on dialysis, and kidney transplant recipients. Researchers will also use brain MRI to explore links between kidney function and cognitive pro…