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Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis
MONDO:1010131A debilitating condition characterized by a fibrocollagenous membrane encasing the small intestine, resulting in recurrent small bowel obstructions.
Also known as: EPS, abdominal cocoon syndrome, peritonitis chronica fibrosa incapsulata, sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis
3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis itself.
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A protein clue may spot dialysis membrane failure before it starts
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingPeritoneal dialysis uses the belly lining as a natural filter for people with kidney failure, but over time this membrane can scar and stop working. This study tests whether levels of a protein called DKK3 in blood, urine, and dialysis fluid can serve as an early warning sign of …
Sponsor: Universität des Saarlandes • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dialysis fluid may hold key to detecting dangerous scarring early
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at fluid from peritoneal dialysis to find biological markers that could signal peritoneal fibrosis, a common complication. Researchers will analyze genetic material and metabolites from 55 participants, including dialysis patients and healthy controls. The goal i…
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC