New dialysis filter may improve survival – but study is only observational
NCT ID NCT07561424
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a new type of dialysis filter (medium cut-off dialyzer) helps kidney patients live longer and have fewer complications compared to standard filters. Researchers will review medical records from 1,000 adults on maintenance dialysis. The study is observational, meaning it watches what happens in real-world care rather than assigning treatments, so it can suggest but not prove benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- medium cut-off (MCO) dialyzer (Theranova)
- What this could lead to
- If MCO dialyzers show better survival or fewer complications, this could point toward a new standard for dialysis care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. It cannot prove cause and effect.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 1,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Inclusion Criteria * 18 years of age or older * Treated at an in-centre dialysis clinic * Receiving chronic, maintenance HD
- Ages
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18 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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Inclusion Criteria * 18 years of age or older * Treated at an in-centre dialysis clinic * Receiving chronic, maintenance HD
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AURA
RECRUITINGParis, France
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