Status:

UNKNOWN

Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction in Patients With End-stage Kidney Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki

Conditions:

Kidney Failure, Chronic

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

The prevalence of autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is considered to be increased. The uraemic environment, as well as the high incidence of c...

Detailed Description

This is an observational study performed in the Department of Nephrology, Hippokration Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece. For the purposes of this study, adult patients (\>18 years) with ESKD being treat...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \>18 years
  • ESKD individuals treated with either hemodialysis (standard thrice weekly schedule) or peritoneal dialysis for at least 3 months
  • Provision of informed written consent

Exclusion

  • Antihypertensive treatment modifcation during one month prior to study enrollment
  • Modification of treatment for neurological disorders one month prior to study enrollment
  • Active malignant disease or other comorbidity with poor prognosis
  • History of neurological disorders (e.g. Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, etc) that cause primary ANS dysfunction
  • History of ANS dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, amyloidosis, autoimmune disorders, etc.
  • Active infection or relevant inter-current illness.
  • History of drug or alcohol abuse or severe mental disorder

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2021

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

78 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05278702

Start Date

April 1 2021

End Date

December 31 2022

Last Update

March 14 2022

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Department of Nephrology, Hippokration Hospital

Thessaloniki, Greece, 54642