Improving dialysis for patients undergoing surgery
Toward optimizing dialysis in the perioperative period
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 ID | NIH-11141927 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with end-stage kidney disease who are scheduled for surgical procedures.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have end-stage kidney disease or those not undergoing surgery may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fielding-Singh, Vikram — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Fielding-Singh, Vikram
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 below.