Emergency dialysis disconnect: do patients know how?
NCT ID NCT07412834
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether people on hemodialysis know how to safely disconnect themselves from the dialysis machine during an emergency, like a fire or power outage. Researchers tested 620 patients from multiple countries using a checklist. The goal was to see if patients could handle this task so that healthcare workers can focus on those who need help.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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620 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- 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.
Who is studied
This study was conducted in a total of eight dialysis centers: three in Türkiye, two in Portugal, and one each in the Poland, and Greece
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years and older who had been receiving hemodialysis treatment for at least three months * Had no conditions that would impair communication * Voluntarily agreed to participate were included in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who declined to provide voluntary consent were excluded from the study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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