Understanding High Blood Pressure in the Lungs for Dialysis Patients
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study investigates why some dialysis patients develop high blood pressure in their lung blood vessels and how it affects their health. Researchers will assess heart function and follow patients over time to better understand this condition.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You have been on hemodialysis (blood-cleaning treatment) regularly for at least 6 months
- You receive dialysis 2 or 3 times per week
- You do not have severe heart failure symptoms that limit even rest activities (WHO Class IV)
- You have no valve problems or birth defects of the heart
- You have not had a serious infection in the month before heart evaluation
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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