There are different ways (modalities) to do dialysis at home. One of them might be a good fit for your lifestyle and needs right now or in the future.

Before you decide, you should know:

• You don't have to buy a dialysis machine. Your clinic will provide one and show you how to use it.
• You won't be on your own. There is 24-hour phone support, seven days a week.

Take back your life with home treatment!

Learn more about each type of dialysis

• Peritoneal dialysis (PD) - Needle-free treatments that can be done with or without a machine
• Daily home hemodialysis - short (2–3 hour) treatments, 5–6 days a week
• Nocturnal home hemodialysis - nightly 8-hour treatments, 5–6 days a week
• Standard home hemodialysis - three-times-a-week, 3–4 hour HD, at home

Compare the different types of dialysis

We've developed this chart to show you the pluses and minuses for each of the dialysis types and in-center hemodialysis so you can weigh your options.

Dialysis Modality Comparison Chart