Dipyridamole for restless legs syndrome in dialysis patients
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if dipyridamole, a medication that affects blood flow, can help relieve restless legs syndrome (RLS) in people on hemodialysis. It may offer a new treatment option for RS related to kidney failure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 75 years old
- You have been on hemodialysis for at least 3 months
- You have been diagnosed with restless legs syndrome (RLS) with moderate to severe symptoms
- You are willing to follow the study plan
- You have not taken certain other RLS medications in the last 3 weeks
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to dipyridamole
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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