Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent Therapy in Patients Receiving Palliative Care of Chronic Kidney Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Conditions:

Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

An observational study to evaluate the effect of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents in treating anaemia of renal disease among adult patients receive palliative care instead of dialysis.

Detailed Description

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) has been commonly used to manage patients with end-stage renal disease receiving dialysis. The effects of ESA, however, are unclear. This study compares the resu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • patients aged 18 years and older, who opted for ESA treatment during palliative renal care for \> 360 days between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2016

Exclusion

  • patients who had dialysis or kidney transplant treatment

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2017

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 30 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

78 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03427801

Start Date

March 1 2017

End Date

December 30 2018

Last Update

January 31 2019

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Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, SAR