Transitioning to Home or In-Center Dialysis
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares transitioning to home dialysis versus in-center dialysis for people with advanced kidney disease. It aims to find which option leads to better outcomes and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 or older) with advanced chronic kidney disease.
- Your kidney function is very low, with an eGFR less than 12 mL/min/1.73m² (a measure of how well your kidneys filter waste).
- You have already decided on a type of dialysis (home or in-center).
- You can understand English or French.
- You are not planning to have a kidney transplant within the next 6 months.
- You have not been on dialysis for more than 3 months before.
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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