Amino acid loss during hemodialysis hemodialysis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Aged >18 years - Ability to provide written informed consent - Hemodialysis treatment for >3 months - Well-functioning arteriovenous shunt in upper or lower arm
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Unstable cardiac status (i.e. cardiac ischemia) - Physical limitations affecting usage of the bike - Poor blood sugar control - Active infection or illness - Poorly functioning shunt - Previous episodes of intradialytic hypotension related to food intake - Hospitalization
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary study parameters are amino acid loss into the dialysate and plasma total amino acid concentrations. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary study parameters are the loss of essential amino acids into the dialysate, plasma essential amino acid, glucose, and insulin concentrations, interstitial glucose concentrations, and changes in blood pressure. | — |
Countries
Netherlands