Kidney Week

Basic/Clinical Science Session

Addressing Symptoms in Dialysis-Dependent Kidney Disease

November 06, 2025 | 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Location: Room 342D, Convention Center

Session Description

People undergoing treatment with dialysis have a high burden of symptoms related to kidney failure, comorbid conditions, and the dialysis procedure itself. This session reviews symptoms commonly experienced by this patient population, approaches to managing symptoms, and considerations for designing and evaluating new interventions.

Learning Objective(s)

• List types of symptoms and underlying contributors in ESKD
• Discuss methodological considerations for clinical trials addressing symptom interventions
• Explain the role of cognitive behavioral therapy and other nonpharmacological approaches to symptom management and how to incorporate them into dialysis care
• Describe approaches to involve patients in the development and evaluation of interventions addressing symptoms

Learning Pathway(s)

• Dialysis

Moderators

• Michael J. Fischer, MD, MPH, FASN
• Devika Nair, MD, MS, FASN

Presentations

• Burden of Symptoms in ESKD
  04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
  
  • Rajnish Mehrotra, MD, MS, FASN

Burden of Symptoms in ESKD

November 06, 2025 | 04:30 PM - 04:50 PM

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• Methodological Considerations for Clinical Trials Addressing Symptoms
  04:50 PM - 05:10 PM
  
  • Manisha Jhamb, MD, MPH, FASN

Methodological Considerations for Clinical Trials Addressing Symptoms

November 06, 2025 | 04:50 PM - 05:10 PM

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• Partnering with Investigators to Improve Research: A Patient's Perspective
  05:10 PM - 05:30 PM
  
  • David M. White

Partnering with Investigators to Improve Research: A Patient's Perspective

November 06, 2025 | 05:10 PM - 05:30 PM

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• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: How It Works and How to Incorporate It into Care
  05:30 PM - 05:50 PM
  
  • Daniel Cukor, PhD

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: How It Works and How to Incorporate It into Care

November 06, 2025 | 05:30 PM - 05:50 PM

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• Q&A
  05:50 PM - 06:00 PM
  

Q&A

November 06, 2025 | 05:50 PM - 06:00 PM

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