Status:

COMPLETED

Does Extra-High Dose Hepatitis B Vaccination Confer Longer Serological Protection in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients?

Lead Sponsor:

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Conditions:

Peritoneal Dialysis

Renal Disease, End-Stage

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Hepatitis B virus causes inflammation of the liver which is detrimental to the end-stage renal disease patients on dialysis. Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for this high-risk population although t...

Detailed Description

The objective of the present randomized study is to evaluate the optimum strategy of recombinant hepatitis B vaccination in the maintenance of protective anti-HBs antibody among end-stage renal diseas...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age above 18 years
  • End-stage renal disease and on maintenance peritoneal dialysis
  • Serologically negative for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and antibody to hepatitis core antigen (anti-HBc)
  • No history of receiving hepatitis B vaccination
  • Willingness to give written informed consent and willingness to participate in and comply with the study protocol

Exclusion

  • Expected survival less than 6 months
  • Those who refused vaccination
  • Active malignancy
  • Alcoholic liver disease
  • Chronic hepatitis C and/or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
  • Receiving immunosuppressive medications

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

130 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00125775

Start Date

May 1 2005

End Date

December 1 2009

Last Update

January 7 2010

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Prince of Wales Hospital

New Territories, New Territories, Hong Kong, SAR