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Serum YKL-40 Levels is Associated With Nutritional and Oxidative Status of Hemodialysis Patients
Background YKL-40 is a glycoprotein that had been reported to be associated with inflammation atherosclerosis and endothelial dysfunction. The objective is to explore the association of serum YKL-40 levels with nutrition status, inflammation, and body composition in a cohort of hemodialysis patients Methods We plan to recruit 400 prevalent HD patients. Their baseline serum YKL-40 levels, body anthropometry, the profile of insulin resistance, bioimpedance spectroscopy parameters, and nutritional indices will be measured.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Tungs' Taichung Metroharbour Hospital |
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| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 226 |
| Start date | Thu May 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Completion | Tue Dec 31 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
Conditions
- Malnutrition
- Oxidative Stress
Countries
Taiwan