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Modulation of Tissue Sodium in Hemodialysis Patients

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Kidney Disease Requiring Chronic Dialysis
Interventions
Procedure: Change of dialysate [Na+]
Registration Number
NCT03525223
Lead Sponsor
University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Brief Summary

Salt (NaCl) intake is implicated in causing hypertension and cardiovascular disease, the commonest cause of death worldwide. The investigators recently established that Na+ is stored in tissues, bound to glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in skin and muscle. The resulting local hypertonicity leads to immune cell-driven induction of local tissue electrolyte clearance via modulation of cutaneous lymph capillary density. To visualize these complex processes in man directly, the investigators established Na+ magnetic resonance imaging (23Na-MRI) and investigated Na+ stores in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Hemodialysis patients were sodium-"overloaded" and HD treatment lowered tissue Na+ stores in this study. The observed effects were highly variable and independent of Na+ or water removal from the body during a dialysis session. Tissue Na+ mobilization correlated with circulating vascular endothelial growth factor-C (VEGF-C). The investigators believe that excessive Na+ storage is a reversible condition and therefore susceptible for therapeutic interventions. The investigators hypothesize that lowering dialysate Na+ concentration may favorably affect accelerated tissue Na+ accumulation in hemodialysis patients. Besides, improved tissue Na+ storage, osmostress-induced as well as pro-inflammatory immune cell response should be affected by such a revised dialysis management.

Detailed Description

To evaluate effects of moderate reduction of dialysate Na+ concentration on tissue Na+ content the investigators intend to recruit 40 hemodialysis patients, who will be offered a therapeutic change of their dialysate Na+ concentration. After detection of tissue Na+ content using 23Na-MRI technique, the applied dialysate \[Na+\] will be initially increased stepwise by 2 mmol/l per week from 138 to 142 mmol/l and maintained for a period of 5 weeks. After another 23Na-MRI measurement, dialysate \[Na+\] will then be lowered stepwise by 1-2 mmol/l per week to a minimum of 135 mmol/l, which will be also maintained for a period of 5 weeks followed by a final 23Na-MRI assessment.

Hypothesis: Reduction of dialysate Na+ concentration will decrease tissue sodium storage.

Additionally, the investigators will assess changes in body fluid distribution by bioimpedance spectroscopy. Furthermore, vascular compliance in response to the modulation of dialysate \[Na+\] and its correlation with tissue Na+ will be assessed. To investigate the immune response to tissue Na+ accumulation, the osmostress-induced as well as pro-inflammatory immune cell response of isolated monocytes will be quantified.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5D, hemodialysis performed for at least 6 months, three times hemodialysis per week, signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnancy, severe heart failure (NYHA III - IV), severe liver disease (CHILD C), acute infection, pacemaker or other non-MRI suitable conditions, hyponatremia < 132 mmol/l

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
dialysate [Na+] 138 mmol/lChange of dialysate [Na+]Intervention: Change of dialysate \[Na+\] from 138 mmol/l to 142 mmol/l The dialysate \[Na+\] will be increased by 2 mmol/l per week and kept constant for 5 weeks (altogether 6 weeks). Before and after intervention tissue \[Na+\] will be determined by sodium MRI. Additionally body fluid distribution (by bioimpedance spectroscopy) and central arterial pressure wave form, pulse wave velocity as well as flow-mediated vasodilatation will be assessed.
dialysate [Na+] 142 mmol/lChange of dialysate [Na+]Intervention: Change of dialysate \[Na+\] from 142 mmol/l to 135 mmol/l The dialysate \[Na+\] will be decreased by 2 mmol/l per week for 3 weeks and by 1mmol/l for 1 further week. Afterwards the dialysate \[Na+\] will be kept constant for 5 weeks (altogether 8 weeks). Before and after intervention tissue \[Na+\] will be determined by sodium MRI. Additionally body fluid distribution (by bioimpedance spectroscopy) and central arterial pressure wave form, pulse wave velocity as well as flow-mediated vasodilatation will be assessed.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Tissue sodium content14 weeks

Tissue sodium content measured by 23Na MRI

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Lymphangiogenic profile14 weeks

Serum VEGF-C and sFLT4 levels will be determined

Flow-mediated vasodilatation (FMD)14 weeks

Measurement of vasodilatation and thereby arterial stiffness by a semi-automated ultrasound System (UNEXEF)

Immune response to tissue Na+ accumulation14 weeks

Blood monocytes will be isolated and their osmotic and inflammatory response will be determined

Pulse wave analysis and pulse wave velocity14 weeks

Change in central arterial pressure wave form and pulse wave velocity will be analyzed by SphygmoCor

Body fluid distribution (extracellular and intracellular water)14 weeks

Change in body fluid distribution will be assessed by body composition monitor (bioimpedance spectroscopy)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Nephrology Department, University Hospital Erlangen

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Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany

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