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Effects of dialysis on olfactory function in ESRD patients

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diseases of The genitoruinary system
Registration Number
KCT0001313
Lead Sponsor
Konkuk University Medical Center
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
110
Inclusion Criteria

1. ESRD patients who initiated dialysis (hemodialysis or pertoneal dialysis)and maintined for 6 months during the study period.
2. Intact metal status

Exclusion Criteria

1. Obstruction in nasal cavity
2. Inability to breath freely through the nostril
3. Maxillary sinusitis
4. Upper respiratory infection
5. Cognitive defects
6. Alcohol abuse

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational Study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in CC-SIT score following initiaiton of dialysis treatment
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Factors that may affect on olfactory function (DM, Gender, Age)
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