renal dialysis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Be 19 years of age or over; have a diagnosis of CKD; perform HD three times a week in a period of three months and sign the Informed Consent Form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Make use of antioxidants like Vitamin C or E; amino acids; protein or ketoacid supplements, or immunosuppressive drugs within 2 months prior to enrollment or who had an infection or hospitalization in the month prior to the start of the study. Being a carrier of the acquired immunodeficiency virus (HIV); to present a diagnosis of cancer; advanced heart failure, chronic lung disease; liver disease; metal parts in the body like cardiac stimulators, stents, metal dots; have atrophied or amputated limbs; to be hospitalized; being pregnant or breastfeeding; have sequelae that prevent the measurement of parameters and have no ability to understand or communicate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Significant increase in body mass index assessed by weight and stature and serum albumin measured by the green bromocresol method after 12 weeks, based on the observation of a variation of at least 5% in the pre- and post-intervention measurements | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction of oxidative stress and inflammation evaluated according to laboratory protocols, increase in the quality of life evaluated by the SF-36 generic quality of life questionnaire and nutritional status evaluated through bioelectrical impedance, skinfolds, dynamometer and nutritional assessment questionnaires Subjective evaluation Global, Malnutrition and Inflammation Score and Nutrition Risk Tracking 2002, based on the observation of a variation of at least 5% in the pre- and post-intervention measurements | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina