Dialysis clinical trials at UC Irvine
3 in progress, 2 open to eligible people
Thyroid Hormone Supplementation in Hemodialysis Patients
open to eligible people ages 18-75
Hypothyroidism, defined by elevated thyrotropin (TSH) levels, is a common endocrine complication in chronic kidney disease patients, and prior evidence shows that higher TSH levels, even within the normal laboratory range, are strongly associated with impaired quality of life and cardiovascular disease in this population. Levothyroxine is one of the most frequently prescribed medications in chronic kidney disease, yet its efficacy and safety in these patients have not been well-studied. Hence, this study will investigate 1) whether levothyroxine improves patient-centered (e.g., health-related quality of life, physical performance, strength) and 2) cardiovascular (e.g., coronary artery calcification, endothelial function, systolic function) outcomes in dialysis patients, and 3) if thyroid hormone replacement exerts classic metabolic effects (i.e., changes in body fat and resting energy expenditure) in this population.
Orange, California
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Dialysis Patients to Overcome Dysglycemia Trial
open to eligible people ages 18-99
This randomized controlled trial will investigate whether use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) vs. usual care with self-monitored blood glucose 1) enhances glycemic control, 2) reduces hypoglycemia risk, and 3) improves quality of life, diabetes distress, and fear of hypoglycemia in hemodialysis patients with diabetes mellitus.
Orange, California
Human Acellular Vessel (HAV) With Fistulas as Conduits for Hemodialysis
Sorry, in progress, not accepting new patients
The main purpose of this study is to compare the Human Acellular Vessel (HAV) with arteriovenous fistula (AVF) when used for hemodialysis access
Irvine, California and other locations
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