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 . The findings thus far do prove that a wearable device may be a viable and novel alternative to dialysis technologies used today. Researchers say their priority is to enable treatment to be carried out at home .
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 .