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The effect of zinc supplementation in hemodialysis patients

Evaluation of the effect of zinc supplement on body composition, hand grip strength, appetite and skin lesions in hemodialysis patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20130903014551N7
Enrollment
80
Registered
2020-10-05
Start date
2020-10-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-10-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Hemodialysis. Dependence on renal dialysis

Interventions

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who have been on dialysis for at least 3 months Dialysis at least twice a week Do not smoke No pregnancy and lactation Other diseases such as cancer, inflammatory diseases and advanced liver disease Do not take calcium and vitamin D supplements Do not take drugs that affect dependent variables

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Performing a kidney transplant by a person Enteral and Parenteral Feeding Individual non-compliance with the study protocol Show complications side effects by the person to supplement Change the type of dialysis

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Appetite. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Based on a questionnaire approved by VAS method.;Skin lesions. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Through observation and questionnaire completed by the individual.;Body composition. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: By body analysis device and BIA method.;The power of the grip of the hand. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: By handgrip device.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Serum zinc level. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: By measuring the amount of zinc in a person's blood.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Tavassoli

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

mtk137551@gmail.com+98 31 3792 3183

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026