Peritoneal Dialysis Schedules for Kidney Failure

The purpose of this study is to compare days-off (5 or 6 days a week) with daily (7 days a week) peritoneal dialysis (PD) in adults who are starting PD to treat kidney failure and make at least 16 ounces (two cups) of urine a day. Once enrolled, participants will be placed into one of two groups by chance, like flipping a coin: days-off PD or daily PD. Participants will be asked to stay on the assigned PD schedule (days-off or daily) for at least 6 months. After that, participants will continue this schedule for as long as it continues to be right for their health. Participants will be followed for as long as they remain on PD, up to 24 months. Most participants assigned to the days-off schedule will switch to daily PD at some point between 6 and 24 months because of further drop in urine output. Other than days per week, all parts of participant's PD prescription will be decided by their care team at their regular monthly PD clinic visits, just as if they were not in the study. Study visits will happen around the time of these regular clinic visits. No extra trips are required. Participants will be asked to complete surveys. Most other study data will be collected from the medical chart. No blood or biological samples will be taken for the study.