Results of a set of clinical trials exploring the potential of wearable artificial kidneys have been published . The current form of kidney dialysis requires patients to be connected up to a stationary machine , three times a week , but a wearable device would allow patients to be mobile and provide the opportunity for longer , more frequent sessions with far less pain . No major side effects were found during the trials and patients reported far higher satisfaction levels for the wearable device , compared to those for conventional treatments . Researchers say their priority is to enable treatment to be carried out at home .
Results of a set of clinical trials showing the potential of wearable artificial kidneys have been published. The current form of kidney dialysis requires patients to be connected up to a stationary machine, three times a week, but a wearable device would allow patients to be mobile and provide the opportunity for longer, more frequent sessions with far less inconvenience. No major side effects were found during the trials and patients reported far higher satisfaction levels for the wearable device, compared to ratings for conventional treatments. Researchers say their priority is to enable treatments to be carried out at home.