Journal article
Frequent Hemodialysis Network (FHN) randomized trials: Study design
Abstract
Observational studies suggest improvements with frequent hemodialysis (HD), but its true efficacy and safety remain uncertain. The Frequent Hemodialysis Network Trials Group is conducting two multicenter randomized trials of 250 subjects each, comparing conventional three times weekly HD with (1) in-center daily HD and (2) home nocturnal HD. Daily HD will be delivered for 1.5-2.75 h, 6 days/week, with target eK(t)/V(n) > or = 0.9/session, …
Authors
Suri RS; Garg AX; Chertow GM; Levin NW; Rocco MV; Greene T; Beck GJ; Gassman JJ; Eggers PW; Star RA
Journal
Kidney International, Vol. 71, No. 4, pp. 349–359
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 2007
DOI
10.1038/sj.ki.5002032
ISSN
0085-2538