Dialysate Flow Characteristics in Peritoneal Dialysis
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Nupur Gupta
Primary Investigator
Administratively Closed
18 years - 100 years
All
Phase
N/A
20 participants needed
1 Location
Brief description of study
The purpose of this study is to gather information on patients who require peritoneal dialysis for advanced kidney disease. Our study is looking to identify flow characteristics in patients on peritoneal dialysis for approximately a year, starting from when the catheter is placed. This will help determine if we can predict future catheter malfunction.
Detailed description of study
Participants will be weighed at each monthly visit and provide information regarding catheter details, such as placement technique, location, and surgeon/radiologist/nephrologist. Participants will also record bowel movements and catheter related complications.
Researchers will measure initial post-operative dialysate flow characteristics 3 times anytime within 6 weeks of catheter placement, with the 3rd assessment being completed on the first day of PD training. Each assessment will take approximately an hour and a half.
Researchers will also measure and record catheter related complications at regular monthly visits for up to 12 months, following the initial 3 assessments. Each monthly visit will take up to 30 minutes.
Participants will receive $10 at the time of consent and $15 on the day of PD training when the 3rd assessment is completed.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: Peritoneal Dialysis, Dialysis, Kidney Disease
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Age: 18 years - 100 years
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Gender: All
Individuals at least 18 years of age with a diagnosis of end stage renal disease (ESRD), with a catheter placed in the past 6 weeks and plan to initiate peritoneal dialysis.
Women who are pregnant will not be eligible.
Updated on
15 Jan 2026.
Study ID: NEPH-IIR-PD-CATHETER, 1911136901
