Checking fluid status in home dialysis patients
Part of Kidney & urinary, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at better ways to check for fluid overload in people doing dialysis at home. Your doctor will use a simple breathing scale, a physical exam, and a small bedside ultrasound to see which method matches your actual fluid status.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- You must have end-stage kidney disease (kidney failure).
- You must be doing dialysis at home — either peritoneal dialysis (PD) or home hemodialysis (HHD).
- You must have been on home dialysis for at least 3 months.
- You cannot be pregnant.
- Your shortness of breath must not be due to another clear cause like pneumonia or advanced lung disease.
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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