Clinical trials
Dialysis clinical trials
Below are recruiting dialysis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 163 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07077538Recruiting
Amino acid dialysis fluid for diabetic patients on PD
This study tests a special dialysis fluid made with amino acids (protein building blocks) instead of the usual sugar-based fluid. It may help control blood sugar and improve nutrition in people with diabetes on peritoneal dialysis.
Gaozhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07106151Recruiting
Recovering from kidney failure after dialysis in hospital
This study looks at how patients recover from acute kidney injury that needs dialysis after they leave the hospital. It aims to understand and improve care during the transition to outpatient dialysis.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07157397Recruiting
Plant-based diet for nutrition on dialysis
This study tests if eating more plant-based foods can improve nutrition in people on peritoneal dialysis who are underweight or malnourished. Participants will follow a special diet plan and have regular health check-ups for 6 months.
Cheras, Kuala LumpurAges 18 years+ - NCT07271420RecruitingPhase 4
Blood pressure drug study for dialysis patients
This trial tests whether a common blood pressure medication (thiazide diuretics) helps control high blood pressure in people on peritoneal dialysis. The goal is to see if it can lower blood pressure and improve health.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07361146Recruiting
Physical therapy during or before dialysis: a comparison
This study compares doing physical therapy during your dialysis session versus right before it. It looks at which timing might work better for people on hemodialysis.
HawalliAges 21–65 - NCT02989298Recruiting
Peritoneal dialysis registry study
This study enrolls people who are already on peritoneal dialysis to track care and outcomes over time. It may help improve how peritoneal dialysis is delivered in the future.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06996405Enrolling by invitation
Dietary advice for patients on dialysis
This trial tests whether having access to a dietitian or nutrition advice in the dialysis unit can improve your health. If you are on dialysis and speak Danish, you may be able to join.
HolbækAges Any age - NCT06841224Enrolling by invitation
Pressure inside the belly during PD for polycystic kidney disease
This study looks at factors that affect the pressure inside the belly (intraperitoneal pressure) in people with polycystic kidney disease who are on peritoneal dialysis. The goal is to better understand how PD works for these patients and help guide their care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06697418Enrolling by invitation
Physical activity and heart health in peritoneal dialysis patients
This study uses a wrist-worn device to see how daily physical activity affects heart health and other outcomes for people on peritoneal dialysis. If you are on PD, can walk on your own, and are willing to wear a tracker, you may be able to join.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05793138Enrolling by invitation
Care model for older adults on dialysis at home
This trial tests a geriatric (older-adult) care approach to support people age 55+ who receive dialysis while living in the community. It may help improve how care is coordinated for older adults, including those with mild to moderate memory or thinking problems.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 55 years+ - NCT05485961RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Clazakizumab for kidney failure patients on dialysis
This study tests an experimental drug called clazakizumab (CSL300) to see if it can reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart problems in people with kidney failure who are on dialysis. It may help if you have diabetes or heart disease and have high inflammation levels.
Decatur, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06735378Recruiting
Exercise before dialysis to protect the heart
This study tests if doing gentle exercise just before dialysis can help prevent heart damage that sometimes happens during treatment. You may be able to join if you are on long-term dialysis and have not been exercising vigorously.
London, OntarioAges 18–79 - NCT04360694Recruiting
Testing a step-up hemodialysis schedule for new dialysis patients
This trial studies whether starting hemodialysis in a gradual “step-up” way is safe and works well for adults who are newly starting maintenance dialysis for advanced kidney failure. If you qualify, you may be assigned to a specific dialysis start plan and be closely monitored.
BariAges 18 years+ - NCT06647017Recruiting
Nerve stimulation to reduce blood loss during dialysis graft placement
This trial tests whether a gentle nerve stimulation device placed behind the ear can lower blood loss during surgery to place a dialysis graft (a tube for dialysis treatment). It may help make the procedure safer.
Watkinsville, GeorgiaAges 18–75 - NCT05966116Recruiting
MRI study of brain salt buildup in people on dialysis
This study looks at whether salt (sodium) builds up in the brain in people with kidney failure who are on long-term dialysis. It uses MRI scans to better understand what’s happening in the brain and may help guide future care.
DerbyAges 50–75 - NCT05971537RecruitingPhase 4
Antibiotic lock treatment for repeat peritonitis in catheter patients
This trial studies using an “antibiotic lock” inside a Tenckhoff catheter to prevent relapsing or repeat peritonitis in people on peritoneal dialysis. It may help stop infections that come back soon after antibiotics, especially when the same germ is causing them.
Tai PoAges 18 years+ - NCT04954690Recruiting
Exercise program after kidney transplant for older adults
This trial tests a structured, coached exercise program for people who recently received a living-donor kidney and are coming from dialysis. It may help improve strength and daily function after transplant, especially if starting fitness is difficult.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 50 years+ - NCT04046042Recruiting
Virtual reality during dialysis, comparing first vs last
This trial tests whether using virtual reality during hemodialysis affects how patients feel or do during treatment. It compares using virtual reality at the beginning of the dialysis session versus the end.
Manises, ValenciaAges 18 years+ - NCT04721652Recruiting
Track drinking and recovery after hemodialysis sessions
This study looks at how fluid intake after each hemodialysis treatment affects your health. It may help find safer, easier guidance on how much to drink between treatments.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07178470Recruiting
Checking fluid status in home dialysis patients
This study looks at better ways to check for fluid overload in people doing dialysis at home. Your doctor will use a simple breathing scale, a physical exam, and a small bedside ultrasound to see which method matches your actual fluid status.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges Any age - NCT06376968Recruiting
Testing a new dialysis option for low blood pressure
This study tests a new dialysis option called 'Biologic Fusion' that may help people who often have low blood pressure during dialysis. It compares this new method to standard dialysis to see if it is safer and works better.
Bologna, Emilia-RomagnaAges 18 years+ - NCT07179705Recruiting
Predicting low blood pressure during dialysis in the ICU
This trial tests if a special tool can predict and prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure during dialysis in ICU patients with kidney problems. It might help make dialysis safer and more comfortable.
BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT06268184Recruiting
Omega-3 for stress and nutrition in kids on dialysis
This study tests whether taking omega-3 supplements (a type of healthy fat) can help reduce stress on the body and improve nutrition in children who are on regular hemodialysis. If your child fits the age and dialysis requirements and has not taken similar supplements recently, they may be able to join.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 6–18 - NCT07613632Recruiting
Lung Blood Flow Changes After Vein Graft Repair
This study measures how blood flow and oxygen distribution in your lungs change after a procedure to unclog a dialysis access graft. Researchers use painless electrode patches on your chest to track these changes and better understand how the procedure affects your breathing.
WuhuAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for dialysis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 163 recruiting dialysis studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a dialysis trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a dialysis trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.