Clinical trial for End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD)
Official title Guiding Optimal Blood Pressure Management in Peritoneal Dialysis Pilot Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07910773
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The GOAL-BP study will help determine whether a study comparing two blood pressure goals can be carried out in adults with end-stage kidney disease and high blood pressure who receive peritoneal dialysis.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years.
- Undergoing regular PD for treatment of ESKD.
- On PD for ≥ 4 months. (We do not plan to enroll patients within the first 3 months of PD initiation because there can be large fluctuations in volume...
- Diagnosis of HTN defined as being on antihypertensive medications or having routine clinic SBP ≥ 140 mmHg averaged over prior one month to screening.
- Able to measure brachial BP.
You likely can't join if
- Planned transplant or HD transition \< 4.5 months (the duration of study).
- Estimated life expectancy \< 4.5 months (also determined by asking the treating nephrologist).
- Participation in another clinical trial that may affect BP management.
- Pregnancy, anticipated pregnancy, or breastfeeding as this will limit the use of certain antihypertension medications in the study and pose...
- Incarceration or institutionalized living which may prohibit measurement of home BP.
- Presence of a condition or abnormality that, in the opinion of the study team or treating nephrologist, would compromise the safety of the patient or...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- San Francisco, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at San Francisco, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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