Variability of Hemoglobin Levels After Kidney Transplantation

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study es to determine hemoglobin variability in kidney transplant recipients with chronic renal anemia.

Detailed Description
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The primary endpoint of the study is hemoglobin level variability. For determination of this variability, the following patterns of hemoglobin level change will be established: Target range hemoglobin (TRH): patients with hemoglobin values in the range of 11.0-12.0g/dl throughout the study period. Low hemoglobin (LH): patients with levels below 11.0g/dl High hemoglobin (HH): patients with levels above 12.0g/dl Low-amplitude fluctuation with low hemoglobin (LALH): patients with at least one measurement of hemoglobin levels <11.0g/dl and at least one measurement in the range of 11.0-12.0g/dl, but without hemoglobin measurements >12.0g/dl. Low-amplitude fluctuation with high hemoglobin (LAHH): patients with at least one measurement of hemoglobin levels >12.0g/dl and at least one measurement in the range of 11.0-12.0g/dl, but without hemoglobin measurements <11.0g/dl. High-amplitude fluctuation (HAH): patients with at least one measurement of hemoglobin levels <11.0g/dl and at least one measurement >12.0g/dl. Secondary objectives: To determine potential factors influencing hemoglobin variability. To assess the influence of hemoglobin variability on cardiovascular risk of patients according to the REGICOR function at the end of the study period.

Official Title
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A Retrospective, Observational Study to Evaluate Hemoglobin Variability in Kidney Transplant Recipients With Chronic Renal Anemia.

Conditions
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Renal Anemia

Intervention / Treatment
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* Procedure: kidney transplantation


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients aged > or = 18 years. Kidney transplant recipients with chronic renal failure stage 3 (glomerular filtration rate: 30-59ml/min/1.73m2), 4 (glomerular filtration rate: 15-29ml/min/1.73m2) or 5 (glomerular filtration rate: <15ml/min/1.73m2) at the start of the study follow-up period. Diagnosis of anemia and drug treatment initiated or changed subsequent to June 29, 2010 (date on which the latest recommendation by European Renal Best Practice on the target range for hemoglobin levels were published) Patients capable of giving their informed consent to participate in the study and who agree to participate by signing the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: Patients whose medical history lacks measurements of hemoglobin levels every three months (±1 month) during the year of study follow-up.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 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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Arms and Interventions

| Intervention/Treatment |
| --- |
|Procedure: kidney transplantation|kidney transplantation|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The primary endpoint of the study is hemoglobin level variability | For determination of this variability, the following patterns of hemoglobin level change will be established: Target range hemoglobin (TRH): patients who maintain hemoglobin values in the range of 11.0-12.0g/dl throughout the study period. - Low hemoglobin (LH): patients with hemoglobin levels below 11.0g/dl. High hemoglobin (HH): patients with hemoglobin levels above 12.0g/dl. Low-amplitude fluctuation with low hemoglobin (LALH): patients with at least one measurement of hemoglobin levels <11.0g/dl and at least one measurement in the range of 11.0-12.0g/dl, but without hemoglobin measurements >12.0g/dl. Low-amplitude fluctuation with high hemoglobin (LAHH): patients with at least one measurement of hemoglobin levels >12.0g/dl and at least one measurement in the range of 11.0-12.0g/dl, but without hemoglobin measurements <11.0g/dl. High-amplitude fluctuation (HAH): patients with at least one measure of hemoglobin levels <11.0g/dl and at least one measurement >12.0g/dl | the study includes the retrospective collection of information from the medical records of patients over a period of one year. | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Estimation of cardiovascular risk of patients | according to the REGICOR function (acronym Girona Heart Registry) | at the end of the study period (one year after the start of data recording) | 
| Potential factors influencing hemoglobin variability | Demographic and anthropometric data, comorbidities, concomitant medication, and data on transplant, chronic renal failure, renal anemia treatment and possible hospitalizations. | Both baseline data and the changes recorded on the visit at month 12 will be considered. | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Chronic renal anemia, Hemoglobin, Kidney transplant