Prospective Evaluation of Changes in Renal Function and Body Composition in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- University of Giessen
- Enrollment
- 500
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Changes in renal function in patients with pulmonary hypertension
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Changes in renal function and body composition in patients with pulmonary hypertension
Detailed Description
This prospective single-center study is designed to analyze changes in renal function and body composition in patients with suspected or pre-diagnosed pulmonary hypertension at pulmonary hypertension outpatient clinic, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, Campus Giessen.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Cohort
- Time Perspective
- Prospective
Eligibility Criteria
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Subjects older than 18 years at pulmonary hypertension outpatient clinic
- •Subjects who signed informed consent forms
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients refusing to participate or withdraw consent during follow-up
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Changes in renal function in patients with pulmonary hypertension
Time Frame: 1 year
Estimated GFR based on Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration-creatinine-cystatin C will be used to determine renal function at baseline and at 1 year follow-up
Secondary Outcomes
- Changes in nutritional status in patients with pulmonary hypertension(1 year)
- Changes in hydration status in patients with pulmonary hypertension(1 year)
- Prognostic value of baseline renal function, hydration and nutritional status on pulmonary hypertension-associated morbidity and mortality(1 year)
Investigators
Faeq Husain
Senior Physician Nephrology
University of Giessen
