By Venturis Clinic, Oklahoma City · Updated October 2026
EBOO is not dialysis. Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment that replaces kidney function by removing waste and excess fluid from the blood. EBOO (extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation) borrows a dialysis-style filter as a place where blood can meet a measured mix of medical oxygen and ozone, then returns the blood to the body. The two share some equipment ideas, but their purpose is completely different.
Why people compare EBOO and dialysis
EBOO was developed by a nephrology and dialysis team at the University Hospital of Siena in Italy, and its circuit looks familiar to anyone who has seen a dialysis machine: blood leaves one arm, flows through tubing and a filter, and returns through the other arm (Di Paolo et al., 2005). That resemblance is where nicknames like “ozone dialysis” and “blood oil change” come from.
EBOO vs dialysis at a glance
- Purpose. Dialysis replaces failing kidney function. EBOO is an ozone therapy offered as part of an integrative plan; it does not replace kidney function.
- What happens in the filter. In dialysis, blood is cleaned against a dialysis solution to remove waste and fluid. In EBOO, the filter acts as a gas-exchange surface where blood is exposed to oxygen and ozone.
- Who it is for. Dialysis is prescribed for kidney failure. EBOO is considered for adults who have had a Good Faith Exam and screening labs and are good candidates for ozone therapy.
- Schedule. Dialysis is typically several sessions every week, ongoing. EBOO is planned individually, usually as a series of sessions with check-ins.
- Session feel. Both involve resting in a chair with IV or vascular access. An EBOO session at our clinic runs about an hour on the circuit.
Is EBOO a kidney treatment?
No. EBOO should never be used in place of dialysis or any kidney care your doctors have recommended. If you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, please tell us at your Good Faith Exam; we will coordinate with your care team and help you decide whether any ozone therapy is appropriate.
What the filter does in EBOO
Purpose-built gas-exchange filters for EBOO are made of hollow fibers that let a carefully controlled oxygen-ozone mixture interact with blood flowing past (Bocci et al., 2007). At Venturis, every session uses a sterile, single-use circuit, and ozone dosing is set by our clinical team.
Who may consider EBOO
Patients who ask us about EBOO are often adults living with long-standing concerns such as lingering post-viral symptoms, mold-related illness, mast cell activation or chronic fatigue, who want a carefully supervised option alongside their other care. Whether EBOO fits you is decided together after your exam. See EBOO side effects and safety for who should not have it.
Frequently asked questions
Is EBOO the same as dialysis?
No. EBOO uses a dialysis-style filter but does not perform the job of dialysis.
Why is EBOO called ozone dialysis?
It is an informal nickname based on the filter and circuit. The correct term is EBOO, or extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation.
Can EBOO replace dialysis?
No. Never stop or delay dialysis or kidney care in favor of EBOO.
Does EBOO filter toxins like dialysis?
EBOO is not designed or approved to remove waste the way dialysis does. Its filter mainly serves as the place where blood meets oxygen and ozone.
Where can I get EBOO in Oklahoma?
At Venturis Clinic, 7917 N. May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73120. Patients travel from across the metro, Tulsa and neighboring states.
Next steps
Learn more about EBOO therapy in Oklahoma City, read EBO2 vs EBOO, or download our free EBOO guide. Book a free 15-minute discovery call or call (405) 848-7246.
EBOO and other ozone therapies are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and EBOO is not a substitute for dialysis. Individual experiences vary. All services are performed by licensed medical staff under our medical director after a Good Faith Exam. This page is educational and is not medical advice.