Learning about dialysis access options
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to teach people about hemodialysis and the access (the spot in your arm or leg where the dialysis machine connects). It is for people with advanced kidney disease who are considering hemodialysis and want to learn about their options for vascular access.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have seen a kidney doctor for chronic kidney disease in the last 18 months
- Your kidney function is very low (eGFR 20 or less) or your risk of needing dialysis in 2 years is high (over 40%)
- You and your kidney doctor have talked about hemodialysis as a treatment option
- You are not planning to use home dialysis, get a kidney transplant before dialysis, or manage kidney failure without dialysis
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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