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HemodialysisNCT00309426

Effect of Fetuin A in Hemodialysis Patients

An observational study of Hemodialysis and Malnutrition, run by University of Shizuoka at 1 site in Japan.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to examined the effect of fetuin A on atherosclerosis and prognosis in hemodialysis patients. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 0 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Hemodialysis, Malnutrition
How many people
300 participants
Where
1 siteJapan
Study dates
Mar 2001to Mar 2006
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 0 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Hemodialysis for at least 6 months

Who cannot join

  • Disabled patients

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Japan1 site
  • Maruyama Hospital

    Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 430-0001

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About this study

Official title: The Effect of Serum Fetuin A Concentration on the 5-Year Prognosis in Hemodialysis Patients

The purpose of this study is to examined the effect of fetuin A on atherosclerosis and prognosis in hemodialysis patients.

Read the detailed description

Fetuin A is known to be a potent inhibitor of ectopic calcification in plasma, and the concentration of fetuin A is closely associated with protein nutritional status. The purpose of this study is to examine whether the plasma concentration of fetuin A is associated with atherosclerosis and 5-year prognosis in hemodialysis patients.

Keywords
atherosclerosis
Medical subject headings
Malnutrition, Atherosclerosis

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted31 Mar 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2001
  3. Study completionMar 2006

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Defined population
Time perspective
Other
Enrolment
300 participants
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00309426
Sponsor's protocol ID
CT2006003
Status last verified
Mar 2006
First submitted
27 Mar 2006
Last updated
22 May 2006
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Hemodialysis and Malnutrition, run by University of Shizuoka at 1 site in Japan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 May 2006. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Japan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 May 2006.

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