Fluid around the lungs in chronic kidney disease
Part of Kidney & urinary, Lungs & breathing, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at different types of fluid that can build up around the lungs in people with chronic kidney disease. It aims to understand these fluids better, which may help improve care for kidney patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3, 4, or 5, meaning your kidneys have been working below normal for at least 3 months.
- You have fluid around your lungs, seen on a chest X-ray or ultrasound.
- You are on dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) or you are not yet on dialysis but have CKD stage 3–5.
- You are willing to give written permission to be in the study.
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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