Status:
TERMINATED
Improved Diagnosis of Peritoneal Dialysis Peritonitis by Calorimetry
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Conditions:
Peritoneal Dialysis-associated Peritonitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to analyze whether calorimetry compared to conventional methods (i.e.blood culture systems)is superior to diagnose peritoneal dialysis related peritonitis.
Detailed Description
Background: Peritonitis is still considered the most important complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD) associated with high mortality, therapy failure, and healthcare expenses. We have recently demo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- all patients on peritoneal dialysis
Exclusion
- none
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
8 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00801775
Start Date
August 1 2008
End Date
March 1 2009
Last Update
June 13 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Universitätsspital Basel
Basel, Switzerland, 4031