Fluid Intake After Hemodialysis

Recruiting Observational Study
Chronic Kidney Disease Requiring Chronic Dialysis Interdialytic Weight Gain
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's · Other
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About This Trial
Interdialytic weight gain determines how much fluid (ultrafiltration) has to be removed during each hemodialysis session. High ultrafiltration volumes stress the organism and lead to a higher risk of death. Thirst is the main driving factor of interdialytic weight gain, and thirst is mainly driven by salt intake, molecules that increase blood tonicity (such as sugar in diabetics) and fluid loss (s…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Thrice weekly maintenance hemodialysis * Willing and able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Diabetes Mellitus * Residual Urinary Volume \> 500 ml/day * Being able to self-monitor one's body weight and blood pressure
Contacts

Christopher W. McIntyre, MD, PhD

+1(519)685-8500

cmcint48@uwo.ca

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