Chronic kidney disease stage 5

People with advanced chronic kidney disease often avoid nuts because of concerns about phosphorus and potassium. Researchers at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences are testing whether a daily 30-gram serving of pistachios, added to a standard kidney diet, changes level…

This trial tests whether low-level laser therapy or isometric handgrip exercises can help arteriovenous fistulas mature faster in people on hemodialysis. A fistula is a surgically created connection between an artery and vein that needs to grow and widen before it can be used for…

This pilot study will test whether a healthy plant-based diet without strict potassium limits is safe for people with advanced chronic kidney disease (stages 4-5). Thirty participants will be assigned to either a liberal plant-based diet or a traditional potassium-restricted diet…

This study tests whether a simple home exercise program can prevent memory and thinking problems from getting worse in people with advanced chronic kidney disease (stages 4-5). 124 participants will either do low-intensity walking and strength exercises or receive standard care. …

This study tests whether two types of amino acids (protein building blocks) can safely improve muscle mass and strength in 20 adults aged 45-75 with advanced chronic kidney disease and sarcopenia (muscle loss). Participants will take the supplements for 6 weeks while researchers …

This trial tests whether adding palliative care to standard treatment helps people with advanced chronic kidney disease (stages 4 and 5, including those on dialysis) feel better. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either usual kidney care or usual care plus integrated …

This study will test a mobile app called Smart Kidney that helps adults with chronic kidney disease track and manage their symptoms remotely. Sixty participants in Vietnam will use the app for 6 weeks. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and helpful for symptom managemen…

This study follows thousands of people with chronic kidney disease (stages 3 to 5) to understand how the disease progresses and leads to complications. Researchers will collect data from medical records and existing patient groups to build models that could help doctors make bett…

This study follows 150 adults waiting for a kidney transplant to track how their physical and emotional health changes over time. Researchers will use a mobile app and interviews to measure frailty and quality of life. The goal is to identify patients who need extra support and i…