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Target Weight Correction and Vascular Stiffness in Hemodialysis Patients

Study Description
Brief Summary:

Title of the study: Target weight correction and vascular stiffness in hemodialysis patients Study design: Randomized clinical trial in the study centre at two locations

Applied medical device:

  1. Body Composition Monitor' (BCM, Fresenius) to measure fluid volume overload.
  2. Arteriograph 24 (Tensiomed, Budapest, Hungry) to assess vascular stiffness before, during and after the intervention.

Study hypothesis: A protocolized adjustment of target weight guided by bio-impedance spectroscopy will improve fluid status, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and reduce the arterial wall stiffness without increasing the prevalence of intradialytic hypotension.

Aim of the study:

  1. To demonstrate improvement in fluid status by a target weight correction protocol which applies BCM measurements.
  2. To demonstrate that better fluid volume control is associated with a) improvement in vascular health as assessed by pulse wave velocity and augmentation index and b) reduction in antihypertensive medications use.
  3. To show that this approach does not lead to more episodes with intradialytic hypotension.

The number of patients: 70 patients


Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Fluid Overload Vascular Stiffness Other: Target weight correction protocol Not Applicable

Detailed Description:
This study proposal is looking at the application of an accurate assessment of fluid status in hemodialysis (HD) patients to correct fluid overload. Patients undergoing hemodialysis suffer from the inability to maintain their normal body fluids and have a high probability to develop hypertension at initiation of dialysis (1). Long-standing fluid overload is no longer linked solely to high blood pressure, but also to vascular dysfunction and heart failure (1). Fluid overload is estimated based on the amount of fluids available outside the cells (extracellular fluid volume, ECFV). Thus, determination of the right amount of fluid removal during the dialysis depends on the weight of the patient when the ECFV is normal (referred to as Target Weight, TW). Essentially, TW is assessed by routine clinical judgment, for example, leg and hands swelling (edema), elevation in blood pressure and the expansion of the external jugular vein. Unfortunately, this clinical judgment is not reliable to assess fluid status (2, 3); hence, overestimation of TW occurs and leads to fluid overload. Current technology allows assessing fluid overload accurately by using bio-impedance, a non-invasive method that can be easily used in the HD setting. Despite this, very few studies have been reported where a systematic approach was followed to use bio-impedance to correct a TW that has been set too high, with the ultimate goal to correct fluid overload. Therefore, this study aims to provide better fluid control through an intervention to improve fluid status toward normovolemia by using bio-impedance assessment of fluid overload rather than clinical judgments. First, the fluid status will be measured in all study participants by multifrequency bio-impedance using a 'Body Composition Monitor' (BCM, Fresenius). Second, we will divide the study subjects into two groups; the control group which will initially receive standard conventional therapy (no intervention) for 3 months, and the intervention group will undergo by BCM measurements and integrated TW correction protocol for 3 months. Third, after three months, the control group will also involve in the same TW correction adjustment. The Primary outcome is improvement in fluid status towards normovolemia (<1.1 L fluid overload). Secondary outcomes are a) improvement in vascular health as assessed by pulse wave velocity and augmentation index and b) a decrease in the use of antihypertensive medications. Altogether, an optimized fluid status via implemented fluid management plan will provide better control of fluid overload, blood pressure, and improvement in vascular function.
Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Estimated Enrollment : 70 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
Official Title: Target Weight Correction and Vascular Stiffness in Hemodialysis Patients
Actual Study Start Date : September 1, 2019
Estimated Primary Completion Date : June 1, 2020
Estimated Study Completion Date : July 1, 2020
Arms and Interventions
Arm Intervention/treatment
Experimental: Intervention group
Patients to be subjected to a fluid overload correction protocol.
Other: Target weight correction protocol
The intervention group will undergo target weight correction process based on time averaged fluid overload measurement (by bio-impedance).

No Intervention: Control group
Patient will be followed but no fluid overload correction protocol will be applied.
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Fluid volume [ Time Frame: through the study completion, an average of 6 months ]
    Improvement in fluid status towards normovolemia (<1.1 L fluid overload)


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Pulse wave velocity [ Time Frame: Through the study completion, an average of 6 months ]
    Improvement in pulse wave velocity (millimetre/second)-one of vascular stiffness measurements

  2. Augmentation index [ Time Frame: Through the study completion, an average of 6 months ]
    Improvement in augmentation index (%)-one of vascular stiffness measurements

  3. Anti hypertensive medications use [ Time Frame: Through the study completion, an average of 6 months ]
    Reduction in the number of anti hypertensive medications use.


Other Outcome Measures:
  1. Intradialytic hypotensive episodes (IDH) [ Time Frame: Through the study completion, an average of 6 months ]
    The intervention will not lead to IDH episodes that happen during dialysis treatment. Such episodes including cramps, hypotension, and dizziness.


Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older   (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult (>18 years old) outpatients on 3-4 times per week HD sessions for at least 6 weeks with a life expectancy >6 months.
  • Fluid overload ≥1.1L.
  • Medically stable patient.
  • Minimum of 3 hours of dialysis per session.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy or lactation.
  • Declined informed consent.

    • Patients with cognitive dysfunction.
    • Severe life-limiting Comorbidities (malignant tumour, tuberculosis,....)
    • Surgery within six weeks of the study.
    • Nocturnal dialysis patients.
    • Patients expected to receive a transplant or move to another center within the duration of the study.
    • Patients with arteriovenous fistula issues.
Contacts and Locations

Contacts
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Contact: Branko Braam, MD PhD 780-492-1867 braam@ualberta.ca
Contact: Aya Lafta, MSc Cand 780-492-1867 lafta@ualberta.com

Locations
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Canada, Alberta
University of Alberta Recruiting
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2R3
Contact: Branko Braam, MD phD    (780) 492-1867    braam@ualberta.ca   
Contact: aya lafta, MSc Cand    (780) 492-1867    lafta@ualberta.ca   
Sub-Investigator: Aya Lafta, MSc Cand         
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Alberta
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: Branko Braam, MD PhD University of Alberta
Tracking Information
First Submitted Date  ICMJE April 12, 2019
First Posted Date  ICMJE April 26, 2019
Last Update Posted Date November 5, 2019
Actual Study Start Date  ICMJE September 1, 2019
Estimated Primary Completion Date June 1, 2020   (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Current Primary Outcome Measures  ICMJE
 (submitted: April 25, 2019)
Fluid volume [ Time Frame: through the study completion, an average of 6 months ]
Improvement in fluid status towards normovolemia (<1.1 L fluid overload)
Original Primary Outcome Measures  ICMJE Same as current
Change History
Current Secondary Outcome Measures  ICMJE
 (submitted: April 25, 2019)
  • Pulse wave velocity [ Time Frame: Through the study completion, an average of 6 months ]
    Improvement in pulse wave velocity (millimetre/second)-one of vascular stiffness measurements
  • Augmentation index [ Time Frame: Through the study completion, an average of 6 months ]
    Improvement in augmentation index (%)-one of vascular stiffness measurements
  • Anti hypertensive medications use [ Time Frame: Through the study completion, an average of 6 months ]
    Reduction in the number of anti hypertensive medications use.
Original Secondary Outcome Measures  ICMJE Same as current
Current Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures
 (submitted: April 25, 2019)
Intradialytic hypotensive episodes (IDH) [ Time Frame: Through the study completion, an average of 6 months ]
The intervention will not lead to IDH episodes that happen during dialysis treatment. Such episodes including cramps, hypotension, and dizziness.
Original Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures Same as current
 
Descriptive Information
Brief Title  ICMJE Target Weight Correction and Vascular Stiffness in Hemodialysis Patients
Official Title  ICMJE Target Weight Correction and Vascular Stiffness in Hemodialysis Patients
Brief Summary

Title of the study: Target weight correction and vascular stiffness in hemodialysis patients Study design: Randomized clinical trial in the study centre at two locations

Applied medical device:

  1. Body Composition Monitor' (BCM, Fresenius) to measure fluid volume overload.
  2. Arteriograph 24 (Tensiomed, Budapest, Hungry) to assess vascular stiffness before, during and after the intervention.

Study hypothesis: A protocolized adjustment of target weight guided by bio-impedance spectroscopy will improve fluid status, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and reduce the arterial wall stiffness without increasing the prevalence of intradialytic hypotension.

Aim of the study:

  1. To demonstrate improvement in fluid status by a target weight correction protocol which applies BCM measurements.
  2. To demonstrate that better fluid volume control is associated with a) improvement in vascular health as assessed by pulse wave velocity and augmentation index and b) reduction in antihypertensive medications use.
  3. To show that this approach does not lead to more episodes with intradialytic hypotension.

The number of patients: 70 patients

Detailed Description This study proposal is looking at the application of an accurate assessment of fluid status in hemodialysis (HD) patients to correct fluid overload. Patients undergoing hemodialysis suffer from the inability to maintain their normal body fluids and have a high probability to develop hypertension at initiation of dialysis (1). Long-standing fluid overload is no longer linked solely to high blood pressure, but also to vascular dysfunction and heart failure (1). Fluid overload is estimated based on the amount of fluids available outside the cells (extracellular fluid volume, ECFV). Thus, determination of the right amount of fluid removal during the dialysis depends on the weight of the patient when the ECFV is normal (referred to as Target Weight, TW). Essentially, TW is assessed by routine clinical judgment, for example, leg and hands swelling (edema), elevation in blood pressure and the expansion of the external jugular vein. Unfortunately, this clinical judgment is not reliable to assess fluid status (2, 3); hence, overestimation of TW occurs and leads to fluid overload. Current technology allows assessing fluid overload accurately by using bio-impedance, a non-invasive method that can be easily used in the HD setting. Despite this, very few studies have been reported where a systematic approach was followed to use bio-impedance to correct a TW that has been set too high, with the ultimate goal to correct fluid overload. Therefore, this study aims to provide better fluid control through an intervention to improve fluid status toward normovolemia by using bio-impedance assessment of fluid overload rather than clinical judgments. First, the fluid status will be measured in all study participants by multifrequency bio-impedance using a 'Body Composition Monitor' (BCM, Fresenius). Second, we will divide the study subjects into two groups; the control group which will initially receive standard conventional therapy (no intervention) for 3 months, and the intervention group will undergo by BCM measurements and integrated TW correction protocol for 3 months. Third, after three months, the control group will also involve in the same TW correction adjustment. The Primary outcome is improvement in fluid status towards normovolemia (<1.1 L fluid overload). Secondary outcomes are a) improvement in vascular health as assessed by pulse wave velocity and augmentation index and b) a decrease in the use of antihypertensive medications. Altogether, an optimized fluid status via implemented fluid management plan will provide better control of fluid overload, blood pressure, and improvement in vascular function.
Study Type  ICMJE Interventional
Study Phase  ICMJE Not Applicable
Study Design  ICMJE Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
Condition  ICMJE
  • Fluid Overload
  • Vascular Stiffness
Intervention  ICMJE Other: Target weight correction protocol
The intervention group will undergo target weight correction process based on time averaged fluid overload measurement (by bio-impedance).
Study Arms  ICMJE
  • Experimental: Intervention group
    Patients to be subjected to a fluid overload correction protocol.
    Intervention: Other: Target weight correction protocol
  • No Intervention: Control group
    Patient will be followed but no fluid overload correction protocol will be applied.
Publications * Not Provided

*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Status  ICMJE Recruiting
Estimated Enrollment  ICMJE
 (submitted: April 25, 2019)
70
Original Estimated Enrollment  ICMJE Same as current
Estimated Study Completion Date  ICMJE July 1, 2020
Estimated Primary Completion Date June 1, 2020   (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Eligibility Criteria  ICMJE

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult (>18 years old) outpatients on 3-4 times per week HD sessions for at least 6 weeks with a life expectancy >6 months.
  • Fluid overload ≥1.1L.
  • Medically stable patient.
  • Minimum of 3 hours of dialysis per session.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy or lactation.
  • Declined informed consent.

    • Patients with cognitive dysfunction.
    • Severe life-limiting Comorbidities (malignant tumour, tuberculosis,....)
    • Surgery within six weeks of the study.
    • Nocturnal dialysis patients.
    • Patients expected to receive a transplant or move to another center within the duration of the study.
    • Patients with arteriovenous fistula issues.
Sex/Gender  ICMJE
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Ages  ICMJE 18 Years and older   (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers  ICMJE No
Contacts  ICMJE
Contact: Branko Braam, MD PhD 780-492-1867 braam@ualberta.ca
Contact: Aya Lafta, MSc Cand 780-492-1867 lafta@ualberta.com
Listed Location Countries  ICMJE Canada
Removed Location Countries  
 
Administrative Information
NCT Number  ICMJE NCT03929471
Other Study ID Numbers  ICMJE Pro00086730
Has Data Monitoring Committee No
U.S. FDA-regulated Product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
IPD Sharing Statement  ICMJE
Plan to Share IPD: No
Responsible Party University of Alberta
Study Sponsor  ICMJE University of Alberta
Collaborators  ICMJE Not Provided
Investigators  ICMJE
Principal Investigator: Branko Braam, MD PhD University of Alberta
PRS Account University of Alberta
Verification Date October 2019

ICMJE     Data element required by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors and the World Health Organization ICTRP