Effects of intradialytic nutrition on dialysis adequacy and fatigue in hemodialysis patients: a randomized crossover study.
Rev Esc Enferm USPSep 11, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchNephrology
Esra Köse, Meral Gün
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In 30 seconds
This randomized crossover trial evaluated the effects of intradialytic nutrition on dialysis adequacy and fatigue in 36 maintenance hemodialysis patients. The study found no significant differences in dialysis adequacy or fatigue scores between periods with and without nutrition. However, intradialytic nutrition was linked to greater reductions in blood pressure during dialysis sessions.
Key findings
- No significant differences in dialysis adequacy were found between the nutrition and control periods.
- Fatigue severity scores did not differ significantly between the two periods.
- Intravenous nutrition was associated with greater reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Why it matters
Understanding the impact of intradialytic nutrition on patient outcomes is crucial for optimizing care in hemodialysis patients. This study suggests that such interventions may not negatively affect dialysis adequacy or fatigue, which is important for patient quality of life.