NCT05148208

Brief Summary

We perform a pilot study to investigate whether intra-dialytic creatine supplementation via the dialysate will result in higher intra-erythrocyte creatine concentrations. Secondary outcomes will include changes in muscle mass, muscle strength and cognition.

Trial Health

35
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
16

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2022

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 24, 2021

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 8, 2021

Completed
24 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2022

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2022

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

December 8, 2021

Status Verified

November 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

November 24, 2021

Last Update Submit

November 24, 2021

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Intra-erythrocyte creatine concentration

    Intra-erythrocyte creatine concentration assessed by liquid chromatography mass spectrometry

    6 weeks

Study Arms (5)

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Supplementation of water

Device: Creatine supplementation to dialysate

Creatine 0.5 mM

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Supplementation of creatine dissolved in water to a final concentration of 0.5 mM of creatine in the dialysate

Device: Creatine supplementation to dialysate

Creatine 1 mM

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Supplementation of creatine dissolved in water to a final concentration of 1 mM of creatine in the dialysate

Device: Creatine supplementation to dialysate

Creatine 1.5 mM

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Supplementation of creatine dissolved in water to a final concentration of 1.5 mM of creatine in the dialysate

Device: Creatine supplementation to dialysate

Creatine 2.0 mM

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Supplementation of creatine dissolved in water to a final concentration of 2 mM of creatine in the dialysate

Device: Creatine supplementation to dialysate

Interventions

Creatine supplementation to dialysate

Creatine 0.5 mMCreatine 1 mMCreatine 1.5 mMCreatine 2.0 mMPlacebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age ≥18 years;
  • Hemodialysis treatment in the UMCG or DCG;
  • Dialysis vintage ≥2 months;
  • Conventional hemodialysis, thrice weekly treatment with three to five hours per dialysis treatment;
  • Hemoglobin at previous routine monthly assessment greater than or equal to 6.5 mmol/l;
  • Signed informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnancy;
  • Presence of clinical signs of infection;
  • Confirmed diagnosis of malignancies;
  • Incapacity of the Dutch language;
  • Inability to complete questionnaires;
  • Short life expectancy;
  • Kidney transplantation planned within 3 months.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
SEQUENTIAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 24, 2021

First Posted

December 8, 2021

Study Start

January 1, 2022

Primary Completion

July 1, 2022

Study Completion

July 1, 2022

Last Updated

December 8, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share