Effect of Malnutrition on the Prognosis in Hemodialysis Patients

This study is currently recruiting participants.

Verified by University of Shizuoka, March 2006

First Received: March 27, 2006 No Changes Posted

Sponsored by:	University of Shizuoka
Information provided by:	University of Shizuoka
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00307983

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to examined the effect of malnutrition and/or inflammation on atherosclerosis and prognosis in hemodialysis.

Condition
Chronic Renal Failure Hemodialysis Malnutrition

Study Type:	Observational
Study Design:	Natural History, Longitudinal, Defined Population, Prospective Study
Official Title:	Effect of Malnutrition on the Prognosis in Hemodialysis Patients

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Dialysis Kidney Failure

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by University of Shizuoka:

Estimated Enrollment:	600
Study Start Date:	April 2004
Estimated Study Completion Date:	February 2006

Detailed Description:

Malnutrition is known to affect their prognosis in hemodialysis patients. Furthermore, recent studies indicate that malnutrition is associated with inflammation and atherosclerosis in these patients. In this study we examine the effect of malnutrition and/or inflammation on atherosclerosis and 5-year survival rate in 600 hemodialysis patients.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	up to 70 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

hemodialysis for at least 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

disabled patients

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00307983

Contacts

Contact: Hiromichi Kumagai, MD

+81-54-264-5567

kumagai@u-shizuoka-ken.ac.jp

Locations

Japan, Shizuoka
Maruyama Hospital	Recruiting
Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan, 430
Contact: Takako Takita, MD +81-53-473-6721 takako@mbox.co.jp
Principal Investigator: Takako Takita, MD
Iwata City Hospital	Recruiting
Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan, 438-8550
Contact: Ryuichi Furuya, MD +81-538-38-5053 r-furuya@isis.ocn.ne.jp

Sponsors and Collaborators

University of Shizuoka

Investigators

Study Chair:

Hiromichi Kumagai, MD

University of Shizuoka

More Information

No publications provided

Study ID Numbers:	CT2006002
Study First Received:	March 27, 2006
Last Updated:	March 27, 2006
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00307983 History of Changes
Health Authority:	Japan: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

Study placed in the following topic categories:

Renal Insufficiency
Malnutrition
Urologic Diseases
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic

Kidney Failure, Chronic
Nutrition Disorders
Kidney Diseases
Kidney Failure

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Renal Insufficiency
Malnutrition
Urologic Diseases
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic

Kidney Failure, Chronic
Nutrition Disorders
Kidney Diseases
Kidney Failure

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 11, 2009