Dialysis filter for itching in hemodialysis patients
Part of Kidney & urinary, Skin, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a special type of dialysis filter (made of PMMA) to see if it can reduce severe itching and improve quality of life for people on long-term dialysis. If you have bothersome itching that standard treatment hasn't helped, this trial might be an option for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been on dialysis for at least 3 months.
- You have moderate to severe itching (score of 4 or more on a 0-10 scale).
- Your dialysis dose is adequate (Kt/V of 1.4 or higher).
- You do dialysis three times a week, each session lasting at least 4 hours.
- You are not using a special dialysis technique called hemodiafiltration.
- Your itching is not caused by another skin condition, liver problems, or severe overactive parathyroid glands.
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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