Comparison of Dialysis Therapies on Cognitive Function

Comparison of Dialysis Therapies on Cognitive Function

This study will evaluate the effects of more frequent dialysis on cognitive function including the assessment of sleep apnea and restless legs. Our hypothesis is that more frequent dialysis improves cognitive function and may have important implications on clinical care of ESRD patients and help to emphasize the need for treatments that will allow patients to live "with dialysis" rather than live "for dialysis".

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of ESRD
• Age 18 years or greater
• Ability to understand and a willingness to sign an informed consent statement and a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) authorization statement.
• Expected survival of at least one year.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Documented non-compliance, defined as missing more than 10% of prescribed treatments during the month prior to the start of the study.