Ultrafiltration (Aquapheresis) in Patients With Leukemia and Severe Fluid Overload
Status:
Withdrawn
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about the safety and level of
effectiveness of aquapheresis compared to diuretic drugs. Diuretic drugs are designed to help
the kidneys to form more urine. They also remove fluids from patients with severe fluid
overload who have not responded to diuretics.
Aquapheresis is a procedure that removes excess fluid from the body. Blood containing too
much salt and water is withdrawn from the body using catheters (sterile flexible tubes) and
passed through a special filter. The filter separates the excess salt and water from the
blood. The blood is returned to the patient and the fluid is collected in a bag to be
disposed. Aquapherisis may benefit patients by removing excess fluid and salt from the body.