RecruitingNCT04721652

Fluid Intake After Hemodialysis

Fluid Intake After Hemodialysis: Investigating the Relationship Between Time and Weight Gain During the Interdialytic Interval


Sponsor

London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Feb 25, 2021

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Interdialytic weight gain determines how much fluid (ultrafiltration) has to be removed during each hemodialysis session. High ultrafiltration volumes stress the organism and lead to a higher risk of death. Thirst is the main driving factor of interdialytic weight gain, and thirst is mainly driven by salt intake, molecules that increase blood tonicity (such as sugar in diabetics) and fluid loss (such as in dehydration and blood loss). It has been speculated that fluid loss during hemodialysis could increase the sense of thirst immediately following dialysis, but this statement requires further evidence.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study looks at how much fluid dialysis patients should drink between sessions to maintain the best health outcomes. Patients on hemodialysis need to carefully manage fluid intake because their kidneys cannot remove excess fluid. **You may be eligible if:** - You are 18 or older - You receive hemodialysis three times per week - You are able and willing to provide written informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You have diabetes - You produce more than 500 mL of urine per day (meaning your kidneys still have some function) - You are already able to independently monitor your body weight and blood pressure Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Locations(2)

Adam Linton Unit

London, Ontario, Canada

Westmount Kidney Care Centre

London, Ontario, Canada

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