Chinese medicine for dialysis low blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial tests if Chinese herbal medicine can help reduce episodes of low blood pressure during dialysis. It may help people who frequently experience drops in blood pressure during treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been on hemodialysis for more than 1 year, with sessions 3 times a week for 3.5 to 4.5 hours.
- You have had low blood pressure (systolic below 90) or needed medical help for it in more than 30% of your dialysis sessions during the first 3 months of the study.
- You are able to understand and sign a consent form.
- You have no known allergy to Chinese herbal medicine.
- You do not have serious health problems like blood clotting disorders, cancer, liver disease, or heart disease.
- You are not in another clinical trial and are expected to live more than 1 year.
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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