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Different Dialysis Modalities and Diet on Gastrointestinal Biome and Azotaemic Toxins

Recruiting
Conditions
Kidney Failure
Registration Number
NCT04714853
Lead Sponsor
University College, London
Brief Summary

. This is a prospective observational pilot study to analyse gastrointestinal tract bacterial populations in peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis patients under the care of the Royal Free Hospital with chronic kidney disease who have been established on regular haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments in a Royal Free Hospital kidney care centre.

Detailed Description

Patients, attending for outpatient haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis to be tested for gastrointestinal tract bacterial population by taking a single mouth swab, and a stool sample. Additional blood sampling, when patients are having blood tests for routine clinical assessment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients age 18 years and older up to 80 years
  • Under the care of the Royal Free Hospital with chronic kidney disease and established on regular haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
  • Able to provide written informed consent obtained
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients unable to provide written informed consent
  • Patients not fulfilling inclusion criteria

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
generation of bacterial phylogenetic trees by identifying different bacteria from stool samples and oral swabs by analysis of bacterial ribosomal 16S5 years

observational

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
measure indoxyl sulphate (IS) and p-Cresyl sulfate (PCS) umol/L8 years

observational

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Royal Free Hospital

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London, United Kingdom

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