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STarting incrEmental Prescription of Peritoneal Dialysis

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllThe University of Queensland
NCT06642597 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Kidney failure is fatal without dialysis. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) completed at home offers greater flexibility and autonomy for patients . However, PD is often prescribed for 24 hours/day, 7 days/week for every patient starting dialysis. This practice is not evidence-informed, may be unnecessary and potentially harmful. The STEP-PD trial aims to determine the optimal approach to commencing patients on PD through starting at low dose PD and incrementing over time.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * adults (≥18 years) commencing PD as their first dialysis therapy (and been on dialysis for \<1 month) * able to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * urine output \<0.5L/day * previous kidney transplant * unlikely to be on dialysis for ≥1 year. * known or planned pregnancy during the trial
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What it tests

  • Incremental PD
  • Full dose PD
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Where

14 sites
Blacktown
Blacktown, Australia
John hunter Hospital
Newcastle, Australia
Wollongong Hospital
Wollongong, Australia
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Brisbane, Australia
Eastern Health
Box Hill, Australia
Waitemata
Auckland, New Zealand
Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital
Chuncheon, South Korea
Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital
Daegu, South Korea

…and 6 more on ClinicalTrials.gov.

🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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