Activated charcoal for kidney disease patients on dialysis
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if taking activated charcoal by mouth can help people with advanced kidney disease who are already on dialysis. It may improve how the body handles certain waste products and reduce the need for other medicines.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have end-stage kidney disease and have been on stable dialysis 3 times a week for at least 6 months
- You are already taking phosphate binders as prescribed by your doctor
- You are not severely malnourished
- You do not have a very high parathyroid hormone level (over 800 pg/mL) or primary hyperparathyroidism
Quick eligibility check
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