Intradialytic hypotension (IDH), a common complication during hemodialysis (HD) could increase patients' morbidity and mortality. Previous studies considered that some Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) plays a complementary role in reducing the frequency of IDH. This trial is aimed to investigate the effect of Gui-Lu-Er-Xian-Jiao-Wan (GLEXJW) in patients with intradialytic hypotension.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
50
Gui-Lu-Er-Xian-Jiao-Wan (GLEXJW) is an ancient CHM formula, mainly originating from processed tortoise shells, antlers, Ginseng, and wolfberry.
Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Intradialytic hypotension episode
Hypotension episode during hemodialysis
Time frame: Each time of dialysis during 12-weeks study period.
Early termination of hemodialysis
The episode of early termination in hemodialysis due to hypotension
Time frame: Each time of dialysis during 12-weeks study period.
SF-36
Short Form (36) Health Survey (SF-36)
Time frame: Baseline, 12 weeks, 28 weeks
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