Status:

COMPLETED

Defining The Role Of Dialysate Magnesium In Arrhythmogenicity On Dialysis

Lead Sponsor:

University of Michigan

Collaborating Sponsors:

Renal Research Institute

Conditions:

Chronic Kidney Disease

Arrhythmia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The study is being performed to better understand dialysis techniques which keep heart functions stable during dialysis. People on dialysis have a high risk for heart disease and strokes. More informa...

Detailed Description

Heart disease is a major cause of illness and death among patients on dialysis. Changes in the heart's rhythm and sudden cardiac death are also important problems in this group. Abnormal rhythm can oc...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 years of age and over with end-stage renal disease. (ESRD)
  • have been on maintenance hemodialysis therapy three times/week for greater than or equal to 3 months
  • All causes of renal failure are included

Exclusion

  • less than 18 years of age
  • have been on maintenance hemodialysis therapy three times/week for less than 3 months
  • are pregnant or lactating
  • unable or unwilling to provide informed consent
  • currently participating in a clinical trial with an intervention
  • systolic (top number) blood pressure levels greater than or equal to 180 or less then 80
  • diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure levels greater than 110
  • a hemoglobin level (red blood cell measure) that is less than 8mg/dl
  • a corrected calcium level that is greater than 11mg/dl or less than 8mg/dl
  • had a change in their anti-hypertensive medications within the last three weeks
  • clinical signs and symptoms of untreated or unresolved infection
  • clinical evidence requiring admission to the hospital
  • had a cerebral vascular accident or myocardial incident within the past 3 months
  • Based on the assessment of the investigators, or study coordinator designee, patients who appear unlikely or unable to participate in the required study procedures
  • Patients with a history of arrhythmias, recent electrophysiological evaluation and or having pacemakers are excluded.
  • Patients with acute renal failure.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

November 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

25 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00242164

Start Date

November 1 2005

End Date

November 1 2006

Last Update

December 9 2014

Active Locations (2)

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University of Michigan Dialysis Center

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48104

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University of Michigan Dialysis Center

Livonia, Michigan, United States, 48152