CompletedNot Applicable

A Cross-sectional Study on Intradialytic Hypertension at Four Haemodialysis Units in the Western Cape

South Africa200 participantsStarted 2013-04

Plain-language summary

Observational evidence indicates that intradialytic hypertension is associated with high morbidity \& mortality. The investigators impression is that this problem may be more prevalent than initially suspected. To the investigators knowledge, there are no studies on intradialytic hypertension in the South African haemodialysis population.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females age \> 18 years * Ability to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to take blood pressure by routine methods in the upper limbs * Inability to give informed consent * Contraindications to bioimpedance monitoring (pre-existing implanted cardiac devices such as pacemakers, cardioverter defibrillators; amputees) * Intercurrent acute illness

What they're measuring

Prevalence of intradialytic hypertension at four haemodialysis units in the Western Cape

Timeframe: Up to 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01916668

SponsorUniversity of Stellenbosch

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2014-04

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