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NCT04932148 INCremental Dialysis to Improve Health Outcomes in People Starting Haemodialysis (INCH-HD)

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NCT ID NCT04932148
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor The University of Queensland
Condition Kidney Failure
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 372 participants
Start Date 2022-07-06
Primary Completion 2026-08

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Incremental HDConventional HD

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 372 participants in total. It began in 2022-07-06 with a primary completion date of 2026-08.

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Brief Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults (≥ 18 years of age) and 2. Commencing HD as their initial dialysis therapy and 3. Able to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Urine output \<0.5Litres/day 2. Unlikely to be on HD for ≥1 year.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Lisan Mulvey

✉ inch-hd.trial@uq.edu.au

📞 +61 417 690 237

Principal Investigator

Peter Kerr, Prof

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Queensland, Monash University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04932148 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Kidney Failure. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04932148 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04932148 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at inch-hd.trial@uq.edu.au for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04932148 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Concord, Australia, Frenchs Forest, Australia, Kogarah, Australia, Liverpool, Australia and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04932148 clinical trial?

NCT04932148 is sponsored by The University of Queensland. The principal investigator is Peter Kerr, Prof at University of Queensland, Monash University. The trial plans to enroll 372 participants.

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