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Fluid Intake After Hemodialysis

Chronic Kidney Disease Requiring Chronic Dialysis | Interdialytic Weight Gain

Interdialytic weight gain determines how much fluid (ultrafiltration) has to be removed during each hemodialysis session. High ultrafiltration volumes stress the organism and lead to a higher risk of death. Thirst is the main driving factor of interdialytic weight gain, and thirst is mainly driven by salt intake, molecules that increase blood tonicity (such as sugar in diabetics) and fluid loss (such as in dehydration and blood loss). It has been speculated that fluid loss during hemodialysis could increase the sense of thirst immediately following dialysis, but this statement requires further evidence.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Thrice weekly maintenance hemodialysis
* Willing and able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diabetes Mellitus
* Residual Urinary Volume \> 500 ml/day
* Being able to self-monitor one's body weight and blood pressure

Study Location

Adam Linton Unit
Adam Linton Unit
London, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Christopher W McIntyre, MD/PhD

Westmount Kidney Care Centre
Westmount Kidney Care Centre
London, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Christopher W. McIntyre, MD, PhD

[email protected]
519-685-8500
Study Sponsored By
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute and Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT04721652