NCT01457625

Brief Summary

Background Fetuin A, synthesized in hepatocyte, is a circulatory inhibitor of precipitation of calcium and phosphate and links to cardiovascular calcification and mortality in dialysis patients; besides, it is associated with insulin resistance in general population. Hepatic fat accumulation enhanced fetuin A secretion in animal model. Objects This study is designed to investigate the association of fetuin A level, insulin resistance and hepatic fat content in dialysis patients. Besides, we planed to observe the survival of dialysis patient with different hepatic fat content. Methods. This is a prospective observational study. Three hundred and fifty ESRD patients undergoing maintenance HD or PD will be recruited for this prospective investigation. All the participants will receive baseline abdominal ultrasound for estimation of hepatic fat content. Hepatic fat content will be estimated as minimal, mild, moderate or severe according to the Hepburn classification. Besides, all participants also check baseline fetuin A, HOMA-IR, hs-CRP, adiponectin, leptin and lipid profiles (T-CHO, TG, LDL-C, HDL-C), nutritional parameter and other biochemical parameters. All participants will be followed for 4 years for survival analysis. The outcomes are all-cause mortality and composite CV mortality. Expected results Dialysis patients with higher hepatic fat may have higher fetuin A levels which may lead to long-term survival benefits.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
300

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2011

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2011

Completed
10 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 20, 2011

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 24, 2011

Completed
2.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

October 24, 2011

Status Verified

October 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

3 years

First QC Date

October 20, 2011

Last Update Submit

October 20, 2011

Conditions

Keywords

fetuin A liver fat content visceral obesity mortality

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • liver fat contents, fetuin A levels

    1 year

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • CV and all-cause mortality

    4 years

Study Arms (1)

liver fat contents

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Three hundred and fifty ESRD patients undergoing maintenance HD or PD will be recruited for this prospective investigation.

You may qualify if:

  • ESRD patients undergoing maintenance HD or PD for more than 6 months
  • Age\>20

You may not qualify if:

  • Recent hospitalization duet active medical or psychiatric problems
  • Active malignancy
  • Patient refusal

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Far Eastern Memorial Hospital

New Taipei City, Taiwan

COMPLETED

Far eastern memorial hospital

New Taipei City, Taiwan

RECRUITING

Related Publications (2)

  • Chen HY, Tsai WC, Chiu YL, Hsu SP, Pai MF, Yang JY, Peng YS. Triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio predicts cardiovascular outcomes in prevalent dialysis patients. Medicine (Baltimore). 2015 Mar;94(10):e619. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000000619.

  • Chen HY, Chiu YL, Chuang YF, Hsu SP, Pai MF, Yang JY, Peng YS. Visceral adiposity index and risks of cardiovascular events and mortality in prevalent hemodialysis patients. Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2014 Oct 4;13:136. doi: 10.1186/s12933-014-0136-5.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Fatty Liver

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Liver DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Hung-Yuan Chen, MD

    Far Eastern Memorial Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
attending physician

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 20, 2011

First Posted

October 24, 2011

Study Start

January 1, 2011

Primary Completion

January 1, 2014

Study Completion

January 1, 2014

Last Updated

October 24, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-10

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