Vascular Access for Hemodialysis and InflammationNCT00850707
Vascular Access for Hemodialysis and Inflammation
An observational study of Vascular Access for Hemodialysis and Inflammation, run by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna at 1 site in Italy.
Trial summary
The aim of the present study was to investigate patients free of active infection and/or thrombosis to assess if the type of vascular access (AVF, AVG, TCC), could influence: 1. the levels of serological markers of inflammation (CRP, IL-6, TNF-a); 2. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 85 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Vascular Access for Hemodialysis and Inflammation
- How many people
- 458 participants
- Where
- 1 siteItaly
- Study dates
- Jan 2000to Dec 2008
- 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 18 to 85 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The three groups of patients were homogeneous for: a) demographic characteristics; b) dialysis adequacy; c) vascular access blood flow; d) white cell count.
Who may be able to join
- All the patients recruited for the study were infection and thrombosis free from almost 6 months.
- No patients included had autoimmune disease, hepatic failure, diabetes or malignancy.
- Patients were not administered ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor antagonists, antiinflammatory or immunosuppressive drugs.
- All the patients had residual GFR < 5 ml/min.
- The vascular access considered were placed from at least 6 months.
Who cannot join
- Patients with recirculating vascular access > 10% were excluded from the study.
- Patients with acute cardiovascular accident in the last 15 days before starting the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Italy1 site
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation Unit St.Orsola University Hospital
Bologna, 40138
About this study
Official title: Artero-venous Fistula, Prosthetic Polytetrafluoroethylene Grafts (AVG), Tunneled Cuffed Catheter (TCC): Impact of Vascular Access on HD Inflammation and Monocyte Activation
The aim of the present study was to investigate patients free of active infection and/or thrombosis to assess if the type of vascular access (AVF, AVG, TCC), could influence:
- the levels of serological markers of inflammation (CRP, IL-6, TNF-a);
- the degree of expression on monocyte surface of inflammation and immune response modulating molecules: CD14, CD32 and CD44.
- the amount of monocytic cells expressing a senescent phenotype (CD14 and CD32).
Read the detailed description
Patients with AVF assumed ticlopidine 250 mg/die, patients with TCC and AVG assumed warfarin to maintain target INR between 1.8 and 2.5.
Six wash out consecutive sessions were carried out before starting the study with Fresenius FX8 Helyxone® , for patients who underwent HD, or with FX 80 Helyxone®, for patients who underwent hemodiafiltration (HDF). After the wash out period, fresh whole blood and serum samples were drawn on starting dialysis, during the midweek HD session for 4 consecutive weeks. For each patient the mean value of the 4 blood samples was considered. All patients continued HD or HDF with FX8 or FX 80 Helyxone® during the whole study period.In order to estimate the normal ranges of the parameters that we evaluated, 60 anonymous healthy volunteers were also submitted to the same assays.
- Keywords
- AVF, AVG, TCC, inflammation, monocite senescence
- Medical subject headings
- Inflammation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 220 hemodialysis patients with Arterovenous fistula (AVF group) | |
| 2 | 58 hemodialysis patients with Arterovenous graft (AVG group) | |
| 3 | 180 hemodialysis patients with Tunneled cuffed catheters (TCC group) | |
| 4 | 60 healthy subjects as controls |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
serological markers of inflammation (CRP, IL-6, TNF-a)
Measured: 6 weeks
monocyte surface of inflammation and immune response modulating molecules: CD14, CD32 and CD44.
Measured: 6 weeks
monocytic cells expressing a senescent phenotype (CD14 and CD32).
Measured: 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Feb 2009 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2000
- Primary completionDec 2006
- Study completionDec 2008
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (23)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Vascular Access for Hemodialysis and InflammationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di BolognaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 458 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00850707
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- VASACC2009-02
- Status last verified
- Mar 2021
- First submitted
- 24 Feb 2009
- Last updated
- 18 Mar 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Kalantar-Zadeh K, Ikizler TA, Block G, Avram MM, Kopple JD. Malnutrition-inflammation complex syndrome in dialysis patients: causes and consequences. Am J Kidney Dis. 2003 Nov;42(5):864-81. doi: 10.1016/j.ajkd.2003.07.016.
PubMed 14582032Weiss MF, Scivittaro V, Anderson JM. Oxidative stress and increased expression of growth factors in lesions of failed hemodialysis access. Am J Kidney Dis. 2001 May;37(5):970-80. doi: 10.1016/s0272-6386(05)80013-7.
PubMed 11325679Nilsson B, Ekdahl KN, Mollnes TE, Lambris JD. The role of complement in biomaterial-induced inflammation. Mol Immunol. 2007 Jan;44(1-3):82-94. doi: 10.1016/j.molimm.2006.06.020. Epub 2006 Aug 14.
PubMed 16905192Bologa RM, Levine DM, Parker TS, Cheigh JS, Serur D, Stenzel KH, Rubin AL. Interleukin-6 predicts hypoalbuminemia, hypocholesterolemia, and mortality in hemodialysis patients. Am J Kidney Dis. 1998 Jul;32(1):107-14. doi: 10.1053/ajkd.1998.v32.pm9669431.
PubMed 9669431Zimmermann J, Herrlinger S, Pruy A, Metzger T, Wanner C. Inflammation enhances cardiovascular risk and mortality in hemodialysis patients. Kidney Int. 1999 Feb;55(2):648-58. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.1999.00273.x.
PubMed 9987089Yeun JY, Levine RA, Mantadilok V, Kaysen GA. C-Reactive protein predicts all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in hemodialysis patients. Am J Kidney Dis. 2000 Mar;35(3):469-76. doi: 10.1016/s0272-6386(00)70200-9.
PubMed 10692273Ramirez R, Carracedo J, Soriano S, Jimenez R, Martin-Malo A, Rodriguez M, Blasco M, Aljama P. Stress-induced premature senescence in mononuclear cells from patients on long-term hemodialysis. Am J Kidney Dis. 2005 Feb;45(2):353-9. doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2004.10.022.
PubMed 15685514Carracedo J, Ramirez R, Madueno JA, Soriano S, Rodriguez-Benot A, Rodriguez M, Martin-Malo A, Aljama P. Cell apoptosis and hemodialysis-induced inflammation. Kidney Int Suppl. 2002 May;(80):89-93. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.61.s80.17.x.
PubMed 11982820Kielian TL, Blecha F. CD14 and other recognition molecules for lipopolysaccharide: a review. Immunopharmacology. 1995 Apr;29(3):187-205. doi: 10.1016/0162-3109(95)00003-c.
PubMed 7542643Patino R, Ibarra J, Rodriguez A, Yague MR, Pintor E, Fernandez-Cruz A, Figueredo A. Circulating monocytes in patients with diabetes mellitus, arterial disease, and increased CD14 expression. Am J Cardiol. 2000 Jun 1;85(11):1288-91. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(00)00757-8.
PubMed 10831941Ramirez R, Carracedo J, Berdud I, Carretero D, Merino A, Rodriguez M, Tetta C, Martin-Malo A, Aljama P. Microinflammation in hemodialysis is related to a preactivated subset of monocytes. Hemodial Int. 2006 Jan;10 Suppl 1:S24-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1542-4758.2006.01186.x.
PubMed 16441864Tacke F, Randolph GJ. Migratory fate and differentiation of blood monocyte subsets. Immunobiology. 2006;211(6-8):609-18. doi: 10.1016/j.imbio.2006.05.025. Epub 2006 Jul 10.
PubMed 16920499Pure E, Cuff CA. A crucial role for CD44 in inflammation. Trends Mol Med. 2001 May;7(5):213-21. doi: 10.1016/s1471-4914(01)01963-3.
PubMed 11325633Gee K, Lim W, Ma W, Nandan D, Diaz-Mitoma F, Kozlowski M, Kumar A. Differential regulation of CD44 expression by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and TNF-alpha in human monocytic cells: distinct involvement of c-Jun N-terminal kinase in LPS-induced CD44 expression. J Immunol. 2002 Nov 15;169(10):5660-72. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.169.10.5660.
PubMed 12421945Movilli E, Brunori G, Camerini C, Vizzardi V, Gaggia P, Cassamali S, Scolari F, Parrinello G, Cancarini GC. The kind of vascular access influences the baseline inflammatory status and epoetin response in chronic hemodialysis patients. Blood Purif. 2006;24(4):387-93. doi: 10.1159/000093681. Epub 2006 Jun 1.
PubMed 16755161
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Mar 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Artero-venous Fistula, Prosthetic Polytetrafluoroethylene Grafts (AVG), Tunneled Cuffed Catheter (TCC): Impact of Vascular Access on HD Inflammation and Monocyte Activation
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00850707
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- VASACC2009-02
- Keywords
- AVF, AVG, TCC, inflammation, monocite senescence
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 458 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di BolognaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2000
- Primary completion
- Dec 2006 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2008 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Feb 2009 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of the present study was to investigate patients free of active infection and/or thrombosis to assess if the type of vascular access (AVF, AVG, TCC), could influence:
- the levels of serological markers of inflammation (CRP, IL-6, TNF-a);
- the degree of expression on monocyte surface of inflammation and immune response modulating molecules: CD14, CD32 and CD44.
- the amount of monocytic cells expressing a senescent phenotype (CD14 and CD32).
Detailed description
Patients with AVF assumed ticlopidine 250 mg/die, patients with TCC and AVG assumed warfarin to maintain target INR between 1.8 and 2.5.
Six wash out consecutive sessions were carried out before starting the study with Fresenius FX8 Helyxone® , for patients who underwent HD, or with FX 80 Helyxone®, for patients who underwent hemodiafiltration (HDF). After the wash out period, fresh whole blood and serum samples were drawn on starting dialysis, during the midweek HD session for 4 consecutive weeks. For each patient the mean value of the 4 blood samples was considered. All patients continued HD or HDF with FX8 or FX 80 Helyxone® during the whole study period.In order to estimate the normal ranges of the parameters that we evaluated, 60 anonymous healthy volunteers were also submitted to the same assays.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | –220 hemodialysis patients with Arterovenous fistula (AVF group) |
| 2 | – | –58 hemodialysis patients with Arterovenous graft (AVG group) |
| 3 | – | –180 hemodialysis patients with Tunneled cuffed catheters (TCC group) |
| 4 | – | –60 healthy subjects as controls |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 85 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The three groups of patients were homogeneous for: a) demographic characteristics; b) dialysis adequacy; c) vascular access blood flow; d) white cell count.
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- All the patients recruited for the study were infection and thrombosis free from almost 6 months.
- No patients included had autoimmune disease, hepatic failure, diabetes or malignancy.
- Patients were not administered ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor antagonists, antiinflammatory or immunosuppressive drugs.
- All the patients had residual GFR < 5 ml/min.
- The vascular access considered were placed from at least 6 months.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patients with recirculating vascular access > 10% were excluded from the study.
- Patients with acute cardiovascular accident in the last 15 days before starting the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
serological markers of inflammation (CRP, IL-6, TNF-a)
Time frame: 6 weeks
monocyte surface of inflammation and immune response modulating molecules: CD14, CD32 and CD44.
Time frame: 6 weeks
monocytic cells expressing a senescent phenotype (CD14 and CD32).
Time frame: 6 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Mar 2021.
- Background: PubMed 14582032Kalantar-Zadeh K, Ikizler TA, Block G, Avram MM, Kopple JD. Malnutrition-inflammation complex syndrome in dialysis patients: causes and consequences. Am J Kidney Dis. 2003 Nov;42(5):864-81. doi: 10.1016/j.ajkd.2003.07.016.
- Background: PubMed 11325679Weiss MF, Scivittaro V, Anderson JM. Oxidative stress and increased expression of growth factors in lesions of failed hemodialysis access. Am J Kidney Dis. 2001 May;37(5):970-80. doi: 10.1016/s0272-6386(05)80013-7.
- Background: PubMed 16905192Nilsson B, Ekdahl KN, Mollnes TE, Lambris JD. The role of complement in biomaterial-induced inflammation. Mol Immunol. 2007 Jan;44(1-3):82-94. doi: 10.1016/j.molimm.2006.06.020. Epub 2006 Aug 14.
- Background: PubMed 9669431Bologa RM, Levine DM, Parker TS, Cheigh JS, Serur D, Stenzel KH, Rubin AL. Interleukin-6 predicts hypoalbuminemia, hypocholesterolemia, and mortality in hemodialysis patients. Am J Kidney Dis. 1998 Jul;32(1):107-14. doi: 10.1053/ajkd.1998.v32.pm9669431.
- Background: PubMed 9987089Zimmermann J, Herrlinger S, Pruy A, Metzger T, Wanner C. Inflammation enhances cardiovascular risk and mortality in hemodialysis patients. Kidney Int. 1999 Feb;55(2):648-58. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.1999.00273.x.
- Background: PubMed 10692273Yeun JY, Levine RA, Mantadilok V, Kaysen GA. C-Reactive protein predicts all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in hemodialysis patients. Am J Kidney Dis. 2000 Mar;35(3):469-76. doi: 10.1016/s0272-6386(00)70200-9.
- Background: PubMed 15685514Ramirez R, Carracedo J, Soriano S, Jimenez R, Martin-Malo A, Rodriguez M, Blasco M, Aljama P. Stress-induced premature senescence in mononuclear cells from patients on long-term hemodialysis. Am J Kidney Dis. 2005 Feb;45(2):353-9. doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2004.10.022.
- Background: PubMed 11982820Carracedo J, Ramirez R, Madueno JA, Soriano S, Rodriguez-Benot A, Rodriguez M, Martin-Malo A, Aljama P. Cell apoptosis and hemodialysis-induced inflammation. Kidney Int Suppl. 2002 May;(80):89-93. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.61.s80.17.x.
- Background: PubMed 7542643Kielian TL, Blecha F. CD14 and other recognition molecules for lipopolysaccharide: a review. Immunopharmacology. 1995 Apr;29(3):187-205. doi: 10.1016/0162-3109(95)00003-c.
- Background: PubMed 10831941Patino R, Ibarra J, Rodriguez A, Yague MR, Pintor E, Fernandez-Cruz A, Figueredo A. Circulating monocytes in patients with diabetes mellitus, arterial disease, and increased CD14 expression. Am J Cardiol. 2000 Jun 1;85(11):1288-91. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(00)00757-8.
- Background: PubMed 16441864Ramirez R, Carracedo J, Berdud I, Carretero D, Merino A, Rodriguez M, Tetta C, Martin-Malo A, Aljama P. Microinflammation in hemodialysis is related to a preactivated subset of monocytes. Hemodial Int. 2006 Jan;10 Suppl 1:S24-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1542-4758.2006.01186.x.
- Background: PubMed 16920499Tacke F, Randolph GJ. Migratory fate and differentiation of blood monocyte subsets. Immunobiology. 2006;211(6-8):609-18. doi: 10.1016/j.imbio.2006.05.025. Epub 2006 Jul 10.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Vascular Access for Hemodialysis and Inflammation, run by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna at 1 site in Italy.
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 5 inclusion and 2 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Mar 2021. 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 Italy. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
serological markers of inflammation (CRP, IL-6, TNF-a) (time frame: 6 weeks). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00850707, which also lists 23 linked publications.
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 18 Mar 2021.