Bicarbonate Levels in Hemodialysis Patients: A Look at Dialysis Details and Diet

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This single-centre cross-sectional observational study collects demographic data, medical and dialysis history, plus a 2-day food diary to estimate dietary renal acid load. Bicarbonate levels are measured before and after a dialysis session to explore how current dialysis practices influence metabolic acidosis in patients with CKD on thrice-weekly treatment. The goal is to understand whether individualizing dialysate bicarbonate concentration could improve bicarbonate control for patients at this center. The study does not involve an intervention and will describe associations between patient factors, treatment details, and bicarbonate outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years and above.
* Ability to give informed consent.
* End Stage Renal Disease established on maintenance dialysis for at least 3 months.
* Patients on dialysis 3 times a week

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to give informed consent
* Patients with acute kidney injury
* Patients with severe COPD

Where it's running

• East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
  Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Enric Vilar
• Email: enric.vilar@nhs.net
• Phone: 01438 284230

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.