Dialysis showdown: which blood thinner works best?
NCT ID NCT07618858
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two ways to prevent blood clots during dialysis in people with end-stage kidney disease. Twenty adults will try both methods—one using standard heparin and the other using a citrate-based approach—to see which causes less inflammation and removes waste better. The goal is to find the safest and most effective option for routine dialysis care.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * End-stage kidney disease requiring maintenance postdilution hemodiafiltration * Stable chronic hemodialysis treatment three times weekly * Functional arteriovenous fistula Exclusion Criteria: * Therapeutic anticoagulation therapy * Dual antiplatelet therapy * Significant coagulopathy * Active bleeding * Acute kidney injury
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia
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