Saltwater test for low blood sodium
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a simple procedure called a saline infusion test, where you get a mild saltwater solution through an IV, to see how well your body handles low sodium. Your sodium levels will be monitored to understand why your sodium is low and help guide your treatment.
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Who can take part
- Your blood sodium level must be between 120 and 130, which is a low level.
- You must be over 18 years old.
- You cannot be in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- Your sodium must not have been corrected too quickly in the last day (more than 4 points).
- You cannot have certain conditions like adrenal problems, severe heart failure, advanced kidney disease, or fluid in the belly (ascites).
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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