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Could a common diabetes pill protect hearts of dialysis patients?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether dapagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can improve heart structure and be safe in people with kidney failure who are on dialysis. 220 adults on maintenance dialysis (with or without diabetes) received either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see i…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New study aims to prevent dangerous blood pressure drops during dialysis
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether teaching dialysis clinic staff and encouraging patients to speak up could reduce dangerous drops in blood pressure during treatment. Over 1,400 people with kidney failure took part across multiple clinics. The goal was to make dialysis sessions safer and…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Blood thinner helps dialysis fistulas stay open, but doesn't guarantee usability
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether the blood thinner clopidogrel can prevent early failure of arteriovenous fistulas (connections between an artery and vein) in people with kidney failure who need hemodialysis. 877 adults were enrolled. The drug reduced the risk of fistula blockage but di…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Kidney transplant study: can hemoglobin goals slow organ decline?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether keeping hemoglobin at different levels improves quality of life and slows kidney damage in people who have had a kidney transplant and now have chronic graft dysfunction. About 128 adults who received a transplant 1 to 20 years ago and have reduced kidne…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New ultrasound tech could better diagnose kidney failure
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new ultrasound technique called URM that creates super-detailed images of blood flow in the kidneys. Researchers studied 150 people with kidney failure to see if this method can help doctors assess kidney function, stage the disease, and monitor treatment. The…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ma Zhe • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:07 UTC
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Pedaling while dialyzing: simple exercise boosts heart health in kidney patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a 16-week program of cycling during dialysis sessions could improve heart function in 30 adults with kidney failure. Participants first received standard care, then added supervised aerobic exercise on a stationary bike. The goal was to see if exercis…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:10 UTC
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Which pain block wins for kidney surgery recovery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and quadratus lumborum block (QLB)—for pain control after laparoscopic kidney removal. Sixty-two adults having a donor nephrectomy were randomly assigned to receive one of the blocks. The mai…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:08 UTC
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Nerve block may cut pain and opioid use after kidney transplant
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a specific nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can improve pain control after kidney transplant surgery. 40 adults with kidney failure were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block plus standard painkillers or standard painkillers alone. …
Matched conditions: KIDNEY FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:12 UTC