Improving dialysis for patients undergoing surgery
Official title: Toward optimizing dialysis in the perioperative period
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11141927 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to improve dialysis treatment for patients with severe kidney disease before they have surgery, to help reduce the chances of serious problems like heart attacks or even death.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | July 22, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $165,672 |
| NIH project number | 5K23DK138312-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11141927 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with end-stage kidney disease who are scheduled for surgical procedures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have end-stage kidney disease or those not undergoing surgery may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on patients with end-stage kidney disease who are at a higher risk during surgery. It aims to optimize preoperative hemodialysis to reduce complications such as mortality and heart attacks. The study will analyze how different dialysis practices affect surgical outcomes and will include a pilot trial to test a new approach to scheduling dialysis before surgery. By using a unique database that combines Medicare claims with health records, the research seeks to provide valuable insights for better patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer surgical experiences and improved outcomes for patients with end-stage kidney disease.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on optimizing dialysis in the perioperative period, similar approaches in managing high-risk surgical patients have shown promise.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fielding-Singh, Vikram — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Fielding-Singh, Vikram
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.