COVID19-CKD: The Effect of COVID-19 Pandemia on Follow up of Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
COVID-19 pandemic affected the admission of patients to the hospital especially the older patients (> 65 years old) because of curfews and the reluctance of patients to apply to the hospitals. Chronic kidney disease is characterized with the progressive loss of kidney function over the time and regular follow-up of patients for their kidney function and treatment of complications is recommended in these patients.
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Detailed Description
The chronis kidney disease patients followed in Nephrology outpatient unit are going to be enrolled in the study and their kidney functions (calculated with the mdrd formula to asses the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)) will be evaluated 6 months before and after the COVID-19 pandemia. And the rate of initiation of renal replacement therapies and the change in proteinuria will be evaluated 6 months before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- eGFR change [6 months]
a rise or decrease in eGFR
- change in proteinuria [6 months]
increase or decrease in ptoteinuria levels
Secondary Outcome Measures
- initiation of renal replacement therapies [6 months]
need for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- patients with chronic kidney disease on regular follow-up for 6 months before the COVID19 pandemic.
Exclusion Criteria:
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patients without chronic kidney disease
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patients not on routine follow-up for 6 months before the COVID19 pandemic
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Usak University | Usak | Turkey | 64100 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Uşak University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Zelal Adıbelli, Uşak University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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