Autonomic Dysfunction and Inflammation in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients

March 9, 2017 updated by: Matthias Girndt, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
This study investigates the relationship between autonomic dysfunction and chronic inflammation in hemodialysis patients.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

45

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

    • Saxony-Anhalt
      • Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, 06120
        • Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Dept. of Internal Medicine II

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Diabetic and Non-diabetic Dialysis Patients. Healthy Controls.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Chronic Kidney Disease Stadium KDIGO 5D for at leat 3 months on Dialysis
  • Age >18 years
  • Sinus action in EKG
  • Patient capable for informed consent
  • Written and signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical overt signs of infections of any kind
  • Active malign disease
  • CRP levels above 50 mg/L
  • Cardiac Pace Maker
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Refusal of informed consent
  • Cardiac Transplantation
  • Immunosuppressive medication

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
1
Diabetic Dialysis Patients
2
Non-Diabetic Dialysis Patients
3
Healthy Controls

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Matthias Girndt, M.D., University Hospital Halle, Dept. of Internal Medicine II

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 7, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 7, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

April 8, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 10, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 9, 2017

Last Verified

March 1, 2017

More Information

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