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Dietary DeficiencyLAXAPNCT06121583

Cross-sectional, Non-randomized Observational Study to Assess the Frequency of Reduced Sodium Intake in the Primary Care Setting - LAXAP

An observational study of Dietary Deficiency and Sodium, run by Casen Recordati S.L. at 14 sites in Spain.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study is a cross-sectional epidemiological, observational study. It would be carried out in primary health care sites. The purpose of this study is estimating the percentage of patients aged 60 years or older who suffer from a condition, or take medication, associated with a low or sodium-free diet in primary… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 60 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Dietary Deficiency, Sodium
How many people
449 participants
Where
14 sitesSpain
Study dates
3 Oct 2023to 29 Dec 2023
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 60 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Adult patients (over 60 years of age or older) who attend primary care units

Who may be able to join

  • Patients seen in the primary care unit, in person, with inclusion beginning in order of care in consultation from the beginning of the study.
  • Age greater than or equal to 60 years.

Who cannot join

None listed.

Trial locations and contacts

14 sites in 1 country.

14 sites in 1 country

Spain14 sites
  • Centro de Salud Abarán

    Abarán, Murcia

  • Centro de Salud Reyes Magos

    Alcalá de Henares, Madrid

  • Centro de Salud Adrià

    Barcelona

  • Centro de Salud La Barrera

    Castro Urdiales, Cantabria

  • Centro de Salud Cieza Este

    Cieza, Murcia

  • Centro de Salud Just Oliveras

    L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona

  • Consultorio Ojo de Garza

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria

  • Centro de Salud Avenida de Aragón

    Madrid

  • Centro de Salud Daroca

    Madrid

  • Centro de Salud Goya

    Madrid

  • Centro de Salud Potes

    Madrid

  • Centro de Salud Gracia Sabadell

    Sabadell, Barcelona

  • Centro de Salud Dr. Guigou

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife

  • Centro de Salud Icod de los Vinos

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife

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About this study

This study is a cross-sectional epidemiological, observational study. It would be carried out in primary health care sites. The purpose of this study is estimating the percentage of patients aged 60 years or older who suffer from a condition, or take medication, associated with a low or sodium-free diet in primary care consultations.

This is a cross-sectional epidemiological study of data collection without medication.

Participants data will be collected after obtaining their confirmation through an Informed Consent From. No medication will be given to patients.

Medical subject headings
Malnutrition

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Percentage of patients who suffer from a condition or take medication associated with a diet low or absent of sodium.

    Patients who require to follow a diet with low sodium content defined as patients that suffer from a condition or take medication associated with a diet low or absent of sodium:

    Right or congestive heart failure, Acute kidney failure, Chronic renal failure, Nephrotic syndrome, Edematogenic glomerulonephritis, Diabetic nephropathy, Nephrolithiasis, Arterial hypertension, Ascites, Hepatic cirrhosis, Prolonged treatments (more than 6 months) with corticosteroids

    Measured: At the time of the consultation, anticipated average 1 hour

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Percentage of patients who present a recommendation/prescription for a low-sodium diet.

    Measured: At the time of the consultation, anticipated average 1 hour

  2. Percentage of patients with constipation

    Constipation according to Rome III: a diagnosis of functional constipation is made when at least two of the following criteria are met for the last 3 months with symptom onset at least 6 months prior to diagnosis: a) straining on >25% of defecations; b) lumpy or hard stools on >25% of defecations; c) sensation of incomplete evacuation on >25% of defecations; d) sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage on >25% of defecations; e) manual maneuvers on >25% of defecations; and f) less than 3 defecations per week.

    Measured: At the time of the consultation, anticipated average 1 hour

  3. Percentage of patients who take laxatives

    Measured: At the time of the consultation, anticipated average 1 hour

  4. Percentage of patients who present constipation and suffer from a condition or take medication associated with a diet low or absent of sodium.

    Constipation according to Rome III: a diagnosis of functional constipation is made when at least two of the following criteria are met for the last 3 months with symptom onset at least 6 months prior to diagnosis: a) straining on >25% of defecations; b) lumpy or hard stools on >25% of defecations; c) sensation of incomplete evacuation on >25% of defecations; d) sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage on >25% of defecations; e) manual maneuvers on >25% of defecations; and f) less than 3 defecations per week.

    Patients who require to follow a diet with low sodium content defined as patients that suffer from a condition or take medication associated with a diet low or absent of sodium:

    Right or congestive heart failure, Acute kidney failure, Chronic renal failure, Nephrotic syndrome, Edematogenic glomerulonephritis, Diabetic nephropathy, Nephrolithiasis, Arterial hypertension, Ascites, Hepatic cirrhosis, Prolonged treatments (more than 6 months) with corticosteroids

    Measured: At the time of the consultation, anticipated average 1 hour

  5. Percentage of patients who present constipation and suffer from a condition or take a medication associated with a low or absent sodium diet and receive a prescription for a laxative with a high level of sodium

    Constipation according to Rome III: a diagnosis of functional constipation is made when at least two of the following criteria are met for the last 3 months with symptom onset at least 6 months prior to diagnosis: a) straining on >25% of defecations; b) lumpy or hard stools on >25% of defecations; c) sensation of incomplete evacuation on >25% of defecations; d) sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage on >25% of defecations; e) manual maneuvers on >25% of defecations; and f) less than 3 defecations per week.

    Patients who require to follow a diet with low sodium content defined as patients that suffer from a condition or take medication associated with a diet low or absent of sodium:

    Right or congestive heart failure, Acute kidney failure, Chronic renal failure, Nephrotic syndrome, Edematogenic glomerulonephritis, Diabetic nephropathy, Nephrolithiasis, Arterial hypertension, Ascites, Hepatic cirrhosis, Prolonged treatments (more than 6 months) with corticosteroids

    Measured: At the time of the consultation, anticipated average 1 hour

  6. Percentage of patients with each of the diseases or taking treatments that recommend the intake of a diet with low sodium content.

    Patients that suffer from a condition or take medication associated with a diet low or absent of sodium:

    Right or congestive heart failure, Acute kidney failure, Chronic renal failure, Nephrotic syndrome, Edematogenic glomerulonephritis, Diabetic nephropathy, Nephrolithiasis, Arterial hypertension, Ascites, Hepatic cirrhosis, Prolonged treatments (more than 6 months) with corticosteroids

    Measured: At the time of the consultation, anticipated average 1 hour

  7. Percentage of patients who have sodium restriction in the diet and receive sodium in the form of concomitant medication.

    Measured: At the time of the consultation, anticipated average 1 hour

  8. Description of each of the study populations

    Description of patients who suffer from a condition or take a medication associated with a low or no sodium diet, patients with a low sodium diet recommendation, patients with constipation, patients taking laxatives: Data demographics, anthropometric data, diseases associated with a low sodium diet, constipation, laxatives and concomitant medication. In terms of their demographics and clinical characteristics.

    Measured: At the time of the consultation, anticipated average 1 hour

  9. Percentage of patients with concomitant medication that may affect the amount of sodium in the blood by type, dosage, duration of treatment

    Measured: At the time of the consultation, anticipated average 1 hour

Timeline

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

  1. First posted8 Nov 2023
  2. Study start3 Oct 2023
  3. Primary completion29 Dec 2023
  4. Study completion29 Dec 2023

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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
Cohort
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
449 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06121583
Sponsor's protocol ID
LAXAP-CASEN-NI 0600
Acronym
LAXAP
Status last verified
Jan 2024
First submitted
31 Oct 2023
Last updated
16 Jan 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: there is no IMPD object of the study

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Dietary Deficiency and Sodium, run by Casen Recordati S.L. at 14 sites in Spain.

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 2 inclusion and 0 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 16 Jan 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 14 sites in Spain. 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?

Percentage of patients who suffer from a condition or take medication associated with a diet low or absent of sodium. (time frame: At the time of the consultation, anticipated average 1 hour). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

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 16 Jan 2024.

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