Adjusting dialysis fluid to protect heart health
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether adjusting the amount of potassium in the dialysis fluid can reduce heart problems and other complications for people on dialysis. If you join, the potassium level in your dialysis solution may be changed, and researchers will track your health to see if it helps.
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Who can take part
- You are 21 years or older.
- You have been getting dialysis at a center three times a week for at least 3 months and your dialysis sessions are up to 15 hours per week.
- You are not planning to get a kidney transplant, switch to home dialysis, or move to another dialysis unit within the next 6 months.
- You do not have severe anemia (very low blood count) — your hemoglobin level must be above 8.0 g/dL.
- You have not had a very high potassium level (7.0 mEq/L or more) in the last 60 days.
- You are not pregnant or trying to become pregnant without using birth control.
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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