Bioimpedance Spectroscopy for Fluid Changes in Hemodialysis Patients
Official title: Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS): Analysis of Changes in Fluid Status in Hemodialysis Patients
Run by University of Aarhus · NCT07803029 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether raw bioimpedance data can help doctors gauge fluid changes in people on hemodialysis and guides fluid removal decisions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 42 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Aarhus Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aarhus, Central Denmark) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 11, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 16, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07803029 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults on hemodialysis for more than 3 months who are hemodynamically stable during dialysis sessions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with implanted electronic devices, amputations, significant limb limitations, or inability to consent may not benefit from this approach.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study analyzes raw impedance measurements from BIS devices to see if they accurately reflect changes in body fluid status during dialysis. It compares data across multiple BIS devices and examines correlations with absolute blood volume, blood pressure, and weight changes over three consecutive dialysis sessions. The goal is to determine if BIS-derived metrics can reliably estimate fluid shifts in both center and home dialysis settings. The study also explores consistency of impedance metrics across devices and days in patients with and without fluid retention. Home versus center dialysis comparisons aim to identify potential practical implications for clinical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, BIS-based measurements could provide a more accurate, device-independent way to monitor fluid status and tailor ultrafiltration during dialysis.
How similar studies have gone: Past small studies have suggested that raw BIS data may improve fluid status estimation, but broader validation across devices is needed.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Hemodialysis for more than 3 month Hemodynamic stabile during a dialysis session \- Exclusion Criteria: 1. Amputated limbs. 2. Pregnant. 3. Extremity palsy and paralysis. 4. Implanted electronic device (e.g., pacemaker or ICD). 5. Regular use of dialysate sodium proliferation. 6. Hip, knee and shoulder prosthesis. 7. Dialysis fistula in both arms. 8. Inability to give informed consent. 9. History of discontinuation of dialysis treatment prematurely.
Where it's running
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Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus, Central Denmark, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Per Ivarsen, MD
- Email: per.ivarsen@clin.au.dk
- Phone: +457845000
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.