HEMODIALYSIS

This study is testing whether a thyroid medication called levothyroxine improves quality of life and heart health in people receiving dialysis. Researchers will enroll 336 dialysis patients who have borderline thyroid levels and randomly assign them to receive either the medicati…

This study is testing if a medication called sacubitril/valsartan, typically used for heart failure, can help people who are just starting dialysis. Researchers want to see if the drug helps control fluid buildup, protects any remaining kidney function, and is safe for this group…

This study is testing a new type of artificial blood vessel, called the InnAVasc graft, for people with kidney failure who need dialysis. The goal is to see if this graft is safe and stays open long enough to be a reliable access point for dialysis treatments. Researchers will fo…

This study is testing if rinsing with Manuka honey can help control gum disease (periodontitis) in people receiving kidney dialysis. Gum disease is very common and serious in this group. Researchers want to see if adding this natural antibacterial rinse to standard dental cleanin…

This study is testing a special blood filter, used during regular dialysis, to see if it can reduce harmful inflammation in patients with kidney failure. It will involve 60 people on dialysis who have high levels of inflammation markers in their blood. Researchers will measure ch…

This study is testing a new contactless camera system called PatenSee to see if it can monitor the health of a dialysis patient's vascular access as well as a nurse's hands-on exam. Up to 120 adults on long-term hemodialysis will have their access checked weekly with the camera s…

This study is testing if adding regular aerobic exercise to standard care helps people on long-term dialysis. Researchers want to see if exercise can lower harmful uric acid levels in the blood, improve walking ability, and boost overall quality of life. The study will compare 32…

This study is testing whether a special breathing training device can help people who receive kidney dialysis. Researchers want to see if regular breathing exercises can make patients' breathing muscles stronger and improve their overall quality of life. The study will involve 50…

This study is testing if personalized support from an exercise teacher and a specialized nurse can help people who recently started dialysis become more physically active at home. It will see if this coaching helps patients reach a moderate or high activity level and if they can …

This study aims to find out which of two common dialysis techniques helps people aged 85 and older feel better after treatment. Each of the 62 participants will try both methods for three months each to see which one shortens recovery time and reduces fatigue. The goal is to impr…

This study is trying to understand if changing the ingredients in the fluid used during dialysis can reduce unwanted activation of blood cells and inflammation. It involves 15 patients already in a related trial, who will have their blood and used dialysis equipment tested. The g…