Status:

UNKNOWN

Assessment of Iron Deposition in Major Organs of Hemodialysis Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Wolfson Medical Center

Conditions:

Iron Overload

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate in hemodialysis patients, who have elevated serum ferritin ( \>2000ng/ml) and transferrin saturation (TSAT) \>30%, iron deposition in the heart, pancrea...

Detailed Description

Despite the foregoing advances in the management of anemia associated with chronic kidney disease by the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents and intravenous iron, assessment of iron status in the...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • patients for study are \> 50 years of age,
  • on chronic hemodialysis for at least one year,
  • with serum ferritin levels \> 2000 ng/ml and TSAT \> 30%.

Exclusion

  • malignancies,
  • any active infection requiring systemic antibiotic therapy, and
  • hospitalization within the two weeks before screening.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2010

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01169961

Start Date

February 1 2010

End Date

August 1 2010

Last Update

July 26 2010

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Wolfsson Medical Center

Holon, Israel, Israel