Saline flushes to keep kidney tubes working
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests if flushing a kidney drainage tube with saline helps prevent blockages. It may help people who have a tube in their kidney and need it for at least 12 weeks.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You need a new kidney drainage tube or have one that will be exchanged and need it for at least 12 weeks
- You do not have an infection in the tube area
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study
- You are not allergic to the dye used in some imaging tests (iodinated contrast)
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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