High blood pressure during dialysis: what causes it?
Part of Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study is looking at why some people develop high blood pressure during their dialysis sessions. Your participation could help doctors better manage this condition in the future.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been on regular hemodialysis for at least 3 months.
- You have dialysis 3 times a week, each session lasting about 4 hours.
- You do not have an active cancer, severe infection, or sepsis.
- You have not had a major bleeding episode recently.
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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