Bupropion for fatigue in dialysis patients with kidney failure
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if bupropion, a medication commonly used for depression, can help reduce fatigue in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. If you often feel tired and are looking for a possible way to improve your energy, this trial might be worth exploring.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 74 years old and have been on dialysis 3 times a week for at least 3 months.
- You use a fistula or graft for dialysis (not a catheter).
- Your recent blood test shows a hemoglobin level of 10.0 g/dL or higher.
- You are not currently taking bupropion or any antidepressant, and have no history of seizures or eating disorders.
- You are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, and you are not scheduled for a kidney transplant in the next 6 months.
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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