Cognitive Impairment and Imaging Correlates in End Stage Renal Disease

February 4, 2021 updated by: University of Kansas Medical Center
The purpose of this study is to understand cognitive impairment in end stage renal disease before and after a kidney transplant.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Cognitive impairment is very common in patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). It exact mechanisms are not clear, but patients with ESRD have more cerebral white matter changes. Several studies have shown that cognitive function improves post-transplant, indicating that there may be some reversibility in the process. This study will examine the correlation between cognitive impairment and structural brain changes before and after renal transplantation. We will also study the correlation of cognitive function with serum inflammatory markers before and after transplant. These results will be compared to aged matched healthy controls without kidney disease.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

140

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Contact

Study Locations

    • Kansas
      • Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66160
        • Recruiting
        • University of Kansas Medical Center

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

30 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population will include patients from the renal transplant waiting list at University of Kansas Medical Center. They will be tested before renal transplant and 3 months after renal transplantation.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pre-transplant ESRD patients between the ages of 30 and 70 years who are listed for renal transplantation
  • Able to sign pre-transplant consent on their own will
  • Have english as their native language

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Current use of antipsychotics or anti-epileptics
  • Inability to read or write which will limit their ability to perform the cognitive tests
  • Claustrophobia or inability to get MRI for other reasons
  • Unable to sign consent

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

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
ESRD patients
ESRD patients awaiting renal transplantation
Kidney Transplant Surgery
Control Arm
Subjects without kidney disease

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Cognitive Function
Time Frame: Change from Baseline to 3 Months after Renal Transplant
Cognitive testing will be performed for assessment
Change from Baseline to 3 Months after Renal Transplant

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in brain MRI
Time Frame: Change from Baseline to 3 Months after Renal Transplant
Brain MRI will be performed before and after transplant
Change from Baseline to 3 Months after Renal Transplant
Change in inflammatory markers
Time Frame: Change from Baseline to 3 months post transplant
Change from Baseline to 3 months post transplant

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change in brain MRI findings and serum inflammatory markers post transplantation and its correlation with cognition
Time Frame: Change from Baseline to 3 Months after Renal Transplant
Change from Baseline to 3 Months after Renal Transplant

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Aditi Gupta, MD, University of Kansas Medical Center

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2023

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 30, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 20, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

June 21, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 9, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 4, 2021

Last Verified

February 1, 2021

More Information

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