Randomized Study of Folic Acid Therapy for Hyperhomocysteinemia in Patients With End Stage Renal Disease Receiving Hemodialysis

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the efficacy of two doses of folic acid in normalizing plasma total homocysteine concentration in patients with end stage renal disease receiving regular hemodialysis therapy resulting in hyperhomocysteinemia. II. Determine the requirement of co-supplementation with extra pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) daily in these patients. III. Assess the safety and tolerability of this therapy in these patients.

Detailed Description
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PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized, placebo controlled study. Patients are stratified according to prestudy homocysteine levels (above or below average). Patients are randomized to receive placebo or one of two doses of oral folic acid, with or without pyridoxine and cyanocobalamin. Arm I: Patients receive oral placebo daily. Arm II: Patients receive oral pyridoxine, cyanocobalamin, and oral placebo daily. Arm III: Patients receive oral pyridoxine, cyanocobalamin, and folic acid daily. Arm IV: Patients receive oral pyridoxine and cyanocobalamin plus a higher dose of folic acid daily. Arm V: Patients receive oral placebo and oral folic acid daily. Arm VI: Patients receive oral placebo and higher dose folic acid daily. Treatment continues for 8 weeks. Completion date provided represents the completion date of the grant per OOPD records

Conditions
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End Stage Renal Disease, Hyperhomocysteinemia

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: cyanocobalamin
* Drug: folic acid
* Drug: pyridoxine


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA: --Disease Characteristics-- Diagnosis of end stage renal disease requiring regular hemodialysis treatment 3 times weekly Baseline predialysis total homocysteine concentration in plasma greater than 16 micromoles/L No prior or concurrent pernicious anemia No blood smear examination showing unexplained macrocytosis --Prior/Concurrent Therapy-- Chemotherapy: No concurrent chemotherapy for cancer Other: No concurrent levodopa or carbidopa No concurrent penicillamine or trimethoprim-sulfonamide combination No concurrent antiviral therapy No concurrent anticonvulsants --Patient Characteristics-- Hematopoietic: Hematocrit at least 25% Other: Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception No Parkinson's disease No convulsions or epilepsy requiring treatment No lactose intolerance or allergy to milk products No history of allergic sensitization following administration of folic acid, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), or cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) No vitamin B12 concentration below lower limit of normal (150 picamole/L) No untreated hypothyroidism or psoriasis

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 89 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment


Arms and Interventions

| Intervention/Treatment |
| --- |
|Drug: cyanocobalamin|nan|
|Drug: folic acid|nan|
|Drug: pyridoxine|nan|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, end stage renal disease, hyperhomocysteinemia, rare disease, renal and genitourinary disorders