Immune Response to Influenza Vaccine in ESRD Patients (NCT04122222) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Immune Response to Influenza Vaccine in ESRD Patients
60 participantsStarted 2016-08-25
Plain-language summary
On-line hemodiafiltration (HDF) clears more azotaemic toxins compared to high-flux hemodialysis (HD). The response to vaccination is impaired in dialysis patients. We aimed to study the immune responses to influenza vaccine in dialysis patients treated by HDF vs. HD.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
\- ESRD patients aged 18 years or older, who had been treated for more than one month of either thrice weekly on-line hemodiafiltration (HDF) or conventional high flux hemodialysis (HD), with a session dialyzer urea clearance (Kt/V urea) of 1.2 and greater, with a convection volume target of 20 L/session for the HDF group
Exclusion Criteria:
* Had received any vaccination within the previous four weeks, or influenza vaccination within six months
* Patient who reported upper respiratory tract symptoms within three days prior to the study vaccination
* A history of allergy to influenza vaccine or egg
* Thrombocytopenia
* In receipt of immunosuppressant medications, chemotherapy, or had immunodeficiency
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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What they're measuring
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measurement antibody titers, determined by hemagglutination inhibition (HI) assay.