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Based on the \u201cgut\u2013kidney axis\u201d theory and real-world research, this study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and potential mechanism of high-position colon dialysis combined with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) retention enema in treating stage 3\u20135 chronic kidney disease (non-dialysis). Additionally, it seeks to identify new therapeutic targets and approaches for CKD treatment.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Methods:<\/jats:bold> The TCM decoction was analyzed using Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Quadrupole-Orbitrap-High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-Q-Orbitrap-HRMS). Participants meeting the inclusion criteria were divided into a control group (n = 153) and a treatment group (n = 159) based on their preferences and physicians\u2019 recommendations. Both groups adhered to a high-quality low-protein, low-salt, low-phosphorus, and low-fat diet supplemented with essential amino acids, and were monitored for blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood lipids. The treatment group received high-position colon dialysis combined with TCM retention enemas (administered at least 12 times every other day).<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold> Thirteen compounds were identified from the herbs by UPLC-Q-Orbitrap-HRMS. The CKD3\u20135 treatment group exhibited improvements in blood biochemistry and other laboratory indices, with significant enhancements in renal function-related indices for CKD4 and CKD5 stages (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.05). Following treatment, indoxyl sulfate (IS), endotoxin, and D-lactic acid levels decreased to a certain extent in both groups, with a statistically significant difference observed within the treatment group (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.05). The treatment group displayed a significant reduction in aerobic bacterial colonies, an increase in anaerobic bacterial colonies, a decrease in <jats:italic>Escherichia coli<\/jats:italic> colonies, and an increase in <jats:italic>Bifidobacterium<\/jats:italic> and <jats:italic>Lactobacillus<\/jats:italic> colonies (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.05). No significant changes in colony numbers were observed in the control group.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusion:<\/jats:bold> High-position colon dialysis combined with TCM retention enema may serve as an adjuvant treatment for CKD4-5 (non-dialysis), and its mechanism may be related to the reduction of uraemic toxins, improvement of intestinal mucosal barrier function, and regulation of intestinal microecology.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Clinical Trial Registration:<\/jats:bold><jats:ext-link>https:\/\/www.chictr.org.cn\/<\/jats:ext-link>, identifier ChiCTR2200062852.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3389\/fphar.2023.1246852","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,1,24]],"date-time":"2024-01-24T04:43:18Z","timestamp":1706071398000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":6,"title":["Exploring the clinical efficacy and mechanism of high-position colon dialysis combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine retention enema in real-world patients with stage 3\u20135 chronic kidney disease (non-dialysis) based on the theory of the Gut\u2013Kidney axis"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"14","author":[{"given":"Yanli","family":"Deng","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Leixiao","family":"Zhang","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Si","family":"Chen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Dongxian","family":"Xu","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Wei","family":"Wu","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Tao","family":"Shen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Zhen","family":"Liu","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Lin","family":"Yang","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Aiwei","family":"Wen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Yuhao","family":"Hou","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Fanyun","family":"Shao","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1965","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2024,1,24]]},"reference":[{"key":"B1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","first-page":"189","DOI":"10.1093\/qjmed\/hcy260","article-title":"Simplified colonic dialysis with hemodialysis solutions delays the progression of chronic kidney disease","volume":"112","author":"Dai","year":"2019","journal-title":"QJM Mon. 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