Blood Pressure Guided Biofeedback on Hemodialysis and the Reduction of IntraDialytic Hypotension
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY · Dec 13, 2012
Trial Information
Current as of July 22, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This is a randomized cross over trial in which 30 chronic hemodialysis patients with a history of intradialytic hypotension, IDH will be randomized to receive either standard hemodialysis or hemodialysis with blood pressure guided biofeedback (BioLogics RR Comfort, B braun). After the initial period of 8 weeks patients will cross over to the other group for the final 8 weeks of the study.
The primary outcome is the reduction in the number of IDH episodes associated with patient symptoms or nursing symptoms.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • chronic hemodialysis patients
- • history of 3 of the last 12 runs with documented hypotension with symptoms or nursing interventions
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • \<19 years
- • hemodiafiltration
- • expected switch in modality within next 6 months
About University Of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading research institution dedicated to advancing health and science through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration, the university's clinical research initiatives aim to address pressing health challenges and improve patient outcomes. The institution fosters a robust environment for academic inquiry, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse network of experts in various fields. Committed to ethical research practices and community engagement, the University of Calgary strives to translate scientific discoveries into tangible benefits for society.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Jennifer M MacRae, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Calgary
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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