New study aims to reduce exhaustion after dialysis for the oldest patients
NCT ID NCT07278973
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two common dialysis methods—high-flux hemodialysis and hemodiafiltration—to see which one causes less fatigue and helps people aged 85 and older recover energy faster after treatment. Each participant will try both methods for three months, acting as their own comparison. The goal is to improve quality of life for older adults on dialysis.
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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 62 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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85 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Signed and dated informed consent * Age \>84 years * Diagnosed with kidney failure * On maintenance hemodialysis \>3months * Willing to have a dialysis session of 3.5 to 4-hour duration, three times a week * Has a reliable vascular access * Is covered by the health insurance Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cognitive impairment (assessed with a mini-test if needed) * Hospitalized at inclusion * Have difficulties with French speaking * Terminally ill with life expectancy\<3 months * With active cancer
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
4 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AIDER
RECRUITINGGrabels, 34790, France
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AUB Santé
RECRUITINGBretagne, France
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Aura Paris
RECRUITINGParis, France
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ECHO
RECRUITINGLe Mans, France
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