About This Study
This study is testing whether starting hemodialysis gradually, two times a week then increase to three times a week, instead of three times a week from the beginning, may help people who still have some kidney function stay well and improve their quality of life. Researchers want to learn if a treatment schedule based on each person's needs can help their overall well-being and quality of life. Participants with residual kidney function will be randomly assigned to either start hemodialysis two times a week and increase to three times a week when clinically needed, or receive the usual hemodialysis schedule of three times a week from the beginning. Researchers will compare the results of the two groups. Volunteers of this study will also have the option to join a separate heart health study that uses heart MRI scans and blood tests to see how different dialysis schedules may affect the heart.
This study is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Marshallese, Hindi, Bengali, Thai, Swahili, Vietnamese, Russian, French, and Arabic.
What Activities Are a Part of this Study?
- Informed Consent Review
- After Study Follow-Up Activities
- Review of Medical History
- Physical Examinations
- Phone Calls and/or Emails
- Study Visits and Consultations
- Surveys/Questionnaires
- Laboratory and Imaging Tests
- Specimen Sample Collection
Age & Gender
- 18 - 100+ years old
- Female
- Male
Language
- This study enrolls English and Spanish speakers
Additional Study Information
- Compensation Offered
- No reimbursement offered
Study Locations
- Greater Winston-Salem, NC