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New treatment option for Kidney Failure
Official title INCremental Dialysis to Improve Health Outcomes in People Starting Haemodialysis (INCH-HD)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04932148
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The INCH-HD trial will test if incremental HD preserves the quality of life of patients and families and is a safe, practical, cost effective treatment option.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adults (≥ 18 years of age) and
- Commencing HD as their initial dialysis therapy and
- Able to give informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Urine output \<0.5Litres/day
- Unlikely to be on HD for ≥1 year.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Concord, New South Wales, Australia
- Frenchs Forest, New South Wales, Australia
- Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
- Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
- New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
- Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
- Saint Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
- Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
- Cairns, Queensland, Australia
- Cleveland, Queensland, Australia
- Logan City, Queensland, Australia
- Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
- Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia
- Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Murdoch, Washington, Australia
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Concord, New South Wales, Australia; Frenchs Forest, New South Wales, Australia; Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia; Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia; New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia; Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia and 11 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.