Efficacy of Twice Weekly Hemodialysis in Patients With Residual Kidney Function



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Renal Impairment / Chronic Kidney Disease, Renal Impairment / Chronic Kidney Disease
Therapuetic Areas:Nephrology / Urology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 85
Updated:3/16/2019
Start Date:July 1, 2018
End Date:December 2023
Contact:Tammy Sirich, MD
Email:tsirich@stanford.edu
Phone:650-493-5000

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The study will determine the efficacy of twice weekly hemodialysis in patients with residual
kidney function.

Hemodialysis patients who have residual kidney function will undergo two 4-week study (twice
weekly versus thrice weekly hemodialysis). Blood, urine, and dialysate samples will be
collected at the end of each study period to determine adequacy of treatment and to assess
uremic solute levels. Participants will complete quality of life questionnaires and cognitive
paper tests. Food records and medications may be monitored.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Stable dialysis patients able to provide consent

Exclusion Criteria:

- Use of antibiotics for last two months or expected antibiotic use

- Recent hospitalization or other event resulting in instability of food intake

- Residual kidney function < 2.5 mL/min
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3801 Miranda Avenue
Palo Alto, California 94304
650-493-5000
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