non-dyalitic chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Chronic kidney disease stage 4 and 5, non-dialytic 2. Hb level lower than 11g/dl 3. Longer than 6 months of therapeutic period estimated until initiation of dialysis 4. Volantary consent obtained after adequate explanation on the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Allergic to erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESA) 2. Either malignant diseases, severe infectious diseases, or significant adverse conditions complicated 3. Other inadequate occasions assessed by the attending physician
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood Hb level before and after epoetin beta pegol treatment and mean blood pressure as well as its fluctuation during outpatient clinic. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Correlation between blood pressure fluctuation and incidence of cardiovascular events before and after epoetin beta pegol treatment. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Kurashiki Central Hospital Nephrology