Kidney Failure
Conditions
Keywords
Vitamin B12, Folic Acid
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the urinary excretion and renal metabolism of vitamins, in particular vitamin B12 and folate, in relation to various renal conditions involving loss of renal function and/or proteinuria.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Admission to the Department of Nephrology, Aalborg Hospital * Elevated serum creatinine * Proteinuria * Informed and written consent Control subjects: * Normal serum creatinine and creatinine clearance * No proteinuria
Exclusion criteria
* Vitamin supplementation (exceeding predefined values) * Renal replacement therapy (dialysis)
Countries
Denmark