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ULtrafiltration-Rate Induced CArdiac Strain (ULRICA) - Study

NCT06153888 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Sweden tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2023-03-20
Last updated
2024-12-16

Condition(s) studied

Fluid OverloadDialysis; Complications

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Ultrafiltration rate

Ultrafiltration rate: Fluid removal during HD will be linear. The time on HD for fluid removal is adjusted after a formula for interdialytic weight gain / removal time (see Goto et al 2023).

Study summary

Patients performing chronic hemodialysis (HD) retain more or less water between dialyses. The water is removed by ultrafiltration and usually during the cleansing of waste products - the HD. The length of HD is usually the same as the time of fluid removal while sometimes this may differ. There is no clear guideline. In previous research the investigator noted that the heart releases more NT-pro-BNP during HD in numerous of the patients.

The present study aims to clarify if the speed of fluid removal during HD is a factor that may alter the release of cardiac markers during HD. If so the recommendations for the prescription of HD can be updated.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult HD patients with an intra-dialytic weight gain (IDWG) ≥2.5% of target weight over the long interval (3 days) prior to inclusion. * Patients need to be able to understand the study information * Patients need to be able to give consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Active systemic inflammatory state such as extensive malignancy or acute septic infection. * Uncontrolled hyperphosphatemia decided by the local routine of the physician (due to somewhat decreased efficacy of the low flux filter to eliminate phosphate)

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Change in NT-pro-BNP (proBNP) — Per patient: two dialyses within 8 days; Study period:1 year
    The investigation focuses on the marker for cardiac strain pro-BNP (ng/L). Question: Does the heart get less release of markers for cardiac strain upon a slower speed of fluid removal.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Region Vasterbotten, Norrlands Universitetssjukhus, Dialysen Umeå Sweden Recruiting

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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