~25 spots leftby Apr 2026

FREEDOM: Following Rehabilitation, Economics and Everyday-Dialysis Outcome Measurements Study

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+40 other locations
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Overseen byBertrand L. Jaber, MD, FASN
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: NxStage Medical
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Purpose The purpose of this study is to compare the economical impact and clinical parameters of short daily hemodialysis using the NxStage® System One hemodialysis device with thrice-weekly conventional in-center dialysis using a matched cohort from the US Renal Data System (USRDS) database.

Research Team

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Bertrand L. Jaber, MD, FASN

Principal Investigator

Unaffilated

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of ESRD and require dialysis
Medicare as primary payor (NOTE: Does not include Medicare HMO as primary payer)
Candidate for daily hemodialysis (defined as 6 or more times per week)
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Conventional in-center dialysis (Procedure)
  • Hemodialysis using NxStage® System One (Procedure)

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
Commonwealth DialysisGreenfield, WI
Dialysis Center of LincolnLincoln, NE
Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of VirginiaRichmond, VA
Northwest Kidney CentersSeattle, WA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

NxStage Medical

Lead Sponsor

Trials
7
Patients Recruited
980+