Two-times-a-week dialysis for new patients
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether starting dialysis at twice a week, instead of the usual three times, is safe and effective for people who still have some kidney function. If the kidneys still make urine and clear waste, being on dialysis less often may maintain that function longer.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have recently started hemodialysis (within the last 12 weeks) or will start it soon.
- You have had no more than 36 dialysis sessions (about 12 weeks or less).
- Your kidneys still make a decent amount of urine (at least 500 ml per day).
- Your kidneys still have some natural filtering ability (urea clearance of at least 2.0 ml/min).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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