Status:

COMPLETED

Low Protein Renal Formula as Meal Replacement in Predialysis CKD Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Taichung Veterans General Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

Fresenius Kabi Taiwan Ltd.

Conditions:

Chronic Kidney Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

A high energy and low protein renal formula tailored for the specific needs of pre-dialysis CKD patients.

Detailed Description

Previous studies indicated that low-protein formula nutritional supplements may improve compliance with an LPD and are beneficial in the management of pre-dialysis CKD patients This study will evalua...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria:
  • Chronic kidney disease stage 4-5 (eGFR \<30 mL/min/1.73m2)
  • Age: 20-80 years
  • Patients on low protein diet (0.6-0.8 g protein/kg/d) for at least 3 months
  • Written informed consent
  • Exclusion criteria:
  • Dialysis or planned start of dialysis within next 3 months
  • Patients awaiting kidney transplantation
  • BMI \<18 and \>30 kg/m2
  • Malnourished patients with albumin levels less than 3 g/dL who need additional supplementation of calories and nutrients
  • Severe liver disease, malignant disease, infectious disease
  • Existing gastrointestinal diseases or pathological findings, which do not allow EN, e.g. intestinal atony, ileus, acute upper GI bleeding, shock, or malabsorption, e.g. inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic disease, or previous surgical GI resection
  • Severely impaired gastrointestinal function, i.e. severe constipation or acute diarrhea (≥ 3 loose or watery stools per day)
  • Dysphagia or high aspiration risk
  • Relevant CNS and/or psychiatric disorders
  • Known allergic reaction or intolerance to any of the ingredients of the study product
  • Planned surgery or hospitalization during study period
  • Suspicion of drug abuse
  • Patients unable to follow study instructions or keeping a dietary diary
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Participation in another clinical trial with an investigational product within 30 days prior to start of study or during the study

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    April 8 2020

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    December 18 2020

    Estimated Enrollment :

    84 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT05330663

    Start Date

    April 8 2020

    End Date

    December 18 2020

    Last Update

    April 15 2022

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    Taichung Verterans General Hospital Taichung

    Taichung, ROC, Taiwan, 40705