Sympatholysis in Chronic Kidney Disease (NCT02411773)
Functional Sympatholysis and Exercise Intolerance in Chronic Kidney Disease
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to find out why patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have poor exercise capacity and what causes an increase in blood pressure during exercise (i.e. increased adrenaline levels, or decreased ability of blood vessels to dilate).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Atlanta VA Medical Center — Decatur, Georgia
Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Atlanta VA Medical Center — Decatur, Georgia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (404) 727-7762
Email: drdacos@emory.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.