Amino acid infusion for blood vessel stiffness in kidney failure
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving amino acids directly into the blood during dialysis can reduce stiffness in blood vessels, which is common in kidney failure and can lead to heart problems. If you are on stable dialysis, this treatment might help improve your vascular health.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have end-stage kidney disease and are on regular dialysis (hemodialysis or hemodiafiltration) for at least 3 months.
- Your blood albumin level is 30 g/L or higher (a measure of nutrition).
- Your dialysis is adequate, as shown by a Kt/V value above 1.2 (a standard measure).
- You have not received amino acid infusions or intravenous nutrition in the last 90 days.
- You do not have severe uncontrolled high blood pressure, advanced liver disease, active cancer, or other serious conditions that might interfere.
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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