Can slower dialysis fluid flow still clean blood effectively?
NCT ID NCT07360769
First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looked at whether using a lower dialysate flow rate (300 ml/min instead of the usual 500 ml/min) affects how well dialysis cleans the blood, how quickly patients recover after treatment, and their overall quality of life. Eighty adults with end-stage kidney disease on maintenance hemodialysis took part. Each patient had one week of standard flow and one week of low flow to compare results.
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Faculty of Medicine Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
lower dialysate flow rate (300 ml/min)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that using less dialysate fluid is safe and effective, potentially reducing costs and environmental waste in dialysis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to all kidney patients. Lower flow might reduce dialysis adequacy for some individuals.
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