Status:

UNKNOWN

Egg White for Phosphorus Control in Haemodialysis Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Federico II University

Conditions:

Renal Insufficiency, Chronic

Dialysis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

To evaluate the effect on phosphatemia in hemodialysis patients of replacing the meat or fish included in two meals a week with an amount of egg white containing the same quantity of proteins.

Detailed Description

Hyperphosphatemia develops in the majority of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). It is responsible for severe complications such as mineral bone disease, and has a role in worsening the car...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • thrice weekly 4 h standard bicarbonate HD treatment with an at least 6-month vintage
  • stable dialysis dose and modality at least by 3 months
  • hyperphosphataemia (serum phosphate ≥5.0 mg/dl) at least by 3 months
  • stable dietary intake at least by 3 months
  • stable body weight at least by 3 months
  • stable biochemical markers at least by 3 months

Exclusion

  • diabetes
  • liver disease
  • malignancy
  • previous parathyroidectomy
  • psychiatric diseases
  • non-collaborative patients

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 15 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 15 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03236701

Start Date

June 15 2017

End Date

December 15 2017

Last Update

September 15 2017

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Federico II University Hospital

Napoli, Italy, 80131