Validation of a New Standardized Clinical Anemia Evaluation Score Using a Hb Visual Scale in Nephrological Patients

January 12, 2011 updated by: University Hospital Inselspital, Berne

The clinical evaluation of anemia is usually done by examination of the palpebral conjontivae coloration. This appreciation remains crude and largely observer dependent, as no reference scale was successfully proposed,. A Hb visual scale allowing the assessment of the degree of clinical anemia has been developed. Its use has been validated so far in small patient groups in the following settings: blood donation, cardiac surgery, oncology and consultation of general practitioners.

The objective of the present investigation is to validate the use of a Hb visual scale for the clinical evaluation of anemia in patients with kidney disease patients

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Switzerland
      • Berne, Switzerland, 3010
        • Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, University Hospital of Berne

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with chronich kidney disease

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: Double

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Comparison of visual estimated Hb concentrations with measured Hb concentrations

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University Hospital Inselspital, Berne

Investigators

  • Study Director: Dominik Uehlinger, Prof
  • Principal Investigator: Dominik Uelinger, Prof

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 24, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 24, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

May 25, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 13, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 12, 2011

Last Verified

January 1, 2011

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • HB 5/2007

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