Comparing automated peritoneal dialysis with remote management to standard peritoneal dialysis

Comparative Study of Automated Peritoneal Dialysis With Remote Patient Management And Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis on the Prognosis and QOL in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Observational Chinese PLA General Hospital · NCT05738525

This study is testing whether automated peritoneal dialysis with remote management can improve the health and quality of life for people with end-stage kidney disease compared to standard peritoneal dialysis.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment750 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorChinese PLA General Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
Trial IDNCT05738525 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to enroll 750 patients with end-stage renal disease to compare the prognosis and quality of life outcomes between two types of peritoneal dialysis: automated peritoneal dialysis with remote patient management (APD-RPM) and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Participants will be followed for a total of 156 weeks, attending follow-up visits every 12 weeks. The study will assess the effectiveness of these two treatment approaches based on real-world data and patient experiences.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 75 with a confirmed diagnosis of end-stage renal disease who have been on peritoneal dialysis for at least three months.

Not a fit: Patients preparing for kidney transplantation or those requiring hemodialysis may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into which dialysis method offers better outcomes for patients with end-stage renal disease.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies comparing different dialysis methods, the specific combination of APD-RPM and CAPD in this observational format is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 18 years to 75 years
* Confirmed diagnosis of end-stage renal disease
* Standard peritoneal balance test shows rapid peritoneal solute transfer rate, defined as 4 hours D/P creatinine value greater than 0.65
* Be able to comply with the standard peritoneal dialysis treatment at home
* Peritoneal dialysis time 3 months and longer
* Fully understand the study and have signed the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prepare for kidney transplantation within 3 years
* Need combined treatment of hemodialysis
* Be allergic to components of peritoneal dialysis fluid
* Complicated with severe cardio-cerebrovascular diseases such as congestive heart failure, grade III and above of NYHA classification, acute myocardial infarction within 3 months, malignant arrhythmia requiring treatment, dilated cardiomyopathy, acute cerebral infarction or acute cerebral hemorrhage within 3 months, etc.
* Complicated with serious liver diseases, such as cirrhosis or acute liver injury \[Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 2 times greater the the normal\]
* Active or treated residual malignant tumors, HIV infection
* Pregnant or lactating women at childbearing age who disagree to use effective contraceptives during the trial
* History of alcohol or drug (illegal drugs) abuse
* Unable to continue CAPD due to ultrafiltration failure
* Mental retardation or mental illness
* Patients who use icodextrin dialysate
* Participation in other clinical trials in the past 3 months
* Peritonitis in the past 3 months
* Other situations decided by the investigator

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing Municipality

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions End-stage Renal DiseaseAPD-RPMCAPDPrognosisQOLComparative Study
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.