Checking for high blood pressure in the lungs in dialysis patients
Part of Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary, Lungs & breathing, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study checks whether stable dialysis patients have high blood pressure in their lungs. It uses a special fluid status assessment to look for this condition.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have end-stage kidney disease and have been on hemodialysis for at least 3 months.
- You have been medically stable with no hospital stays in the last month.
- You are willing and able to follow the study plan and give written consent.
- You do not have serious heart valve disease or active heart or lung problems.
- You can safely have an ultrasound of your heart and a bioimpedance test.
- You do not have an active infection or inflammation.
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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