Effect of Malnutrition on the Prognosis in Hemodialysis Patients

University of Shizuoka2 sites in 1 country600 target enrollmentApril 2004

ConditionsChronic Renal Failure Hemodialysis Malnutrition

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Chronic Renal Failure
Sponsor: University of Shizuoka
Enrollment: 600
Locations: 2
Last Updated: 20 years ago

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Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examined the effect of malnutrition and/or inflammation on atherosclerosis and prognosis in hemodialysis.

Detailed Description

Malnutrition is known to affect their prognosis in hemodialysis patients. Furthermore, recent studies indicate that malnutrition is associated with inflammation and atherosclerosis in these patients. In this study we examine the effect of malnutrition and/or inflammation on atherosclerosis and 5-year survival rate in 600 hemodialysis patients.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

April 2004

End Date

February 2006

Last Updated

20 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All