Using blood pressure patterns to improve fluid management in dialysis patients
Using Intradialytic Blood Pressure Slopes to Guide Ultrafiltration in Hemodialysis Patients
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VA NORTH TEXAS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM · NIH-11056677
This study is looking at how keeping an eye on blood pressure during dialysis can help doctors safely remove extra fluid from patients with severe kidney disease, especially veterans, to make their treatment safer and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA NORTH TEXAS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DALLAS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11056677 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how monitoring blood pressure changes during dialysis can help guide fluid removal in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The study aims to develop a personalized approach to fluid management that minimizes complications like low blood pressure while effectively reducing excess fluid. By utilizing a novel algorithm, the research seeks to improve patient outcomes and reduce the high mortality rates associated with cardiovascular issues in veterans undergoing hemodialysis. The ultimate goal is to implement this approach in a larger clinical trial to validate its effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans with end-stage renal disease who are undergoing maintenance hemodialysis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who are not on hemodialysis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved fluid management strategies that significantly reduce mortality and hospitalization rates for dialysis patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using blood pressure monitoring for fluid management in dialysis, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
DALLAS, UNITED STATES
- VA NORTH TEXAS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM — DALLAS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: VAN BUREN, PETER NOEL — VA NORTH TEXAS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
- Study coordinator: VAN BUREN, PETER NOEL
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.