Effect of Fetuin A in Hemodialysis Patients

• Conditions: Hemodialysis; Malnutrition

• Registration Number: NCT00309426
• Lead Sponsor: University of Shizuoka

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examined the effect of fetuin A on atherosclerosis and prognosis in hemodialysis patients.

Detailed Description

Fetuin A is known to be a potent inhibitor of ectopic calcification in plasma, and the concentration of fetuin A is closely associated with protein nutritional status. The purpose of this study is to examine whether the plasma concentration of fetuin A is associated with atherosclerosis and 5-year prognosis in hemodialysis patients.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2001-03
• Status Verified: 2006-03
• Study Completion: 2006-03
• Study First Submitted: 2006-03-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-03-27
• Study First Posted: 2006-03-31
• Last Update Submitted: 2006-05-18
• Last Update Posted: 2006-05-22

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

• Hemodialysis for at least 6 months

Exclusion Criteria

• Disabled patients

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Maruyama Hospital; 🇯🇵 Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan