Relationship Between Blood Pressure and Pulse Wave Velocity Measurements in Peritoneal Dialysis (NCT03607747) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Relationship Between Blood Pressure and Pulse Wave Velocity Measurements in Peritoneal Dialysis
Greece40 participantsStarted 2018-07-18
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the relationship between Ambulatory Aortic and Branchial blood pressure vs Office blood pressure measurements with the changes in arterial stiffness indices, in long-term Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) patients. These parameters will be monitored both cross-sectionally at the start of the study and prospectively over a 6 month period.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age 18 years old or higher
. Renal replacement therapy with Peritoneal Dialysis (Automated or Continuous Ambulatory) for at least 3 months prior to study enrollment
. Patient to have provided informed written consent
Exclusion criteria
. Ongoing atrial fibrillation
. Hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina or acute ischemic stroke within the 3 previous months
. Recent episode of PD-related peritonitis or exit site infection 1 month or less prior to study enrollment
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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24-hour ambulatory Branchial vs office Branchial Systolic BP (SBP) as determinants of Pulse Wave Velocity
. Bilateral functioning or non-functioning arteriovenous fistula (AVF) and/or arteriovenous graft (AVG) used earlier for dialysis access in patients previously treated with hemodialysis
. Body mass index (BMI) of \>40 kg/m2
. History of malignancy or any other clinical condition associated with very poor prognosis