An Investigation Into the Cardiovascular Risk and Aetiology of CKDu in Sri Lanka
NCT ID: NCT02226055
Last Updated: 2017-11-01
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
200 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2014-09-30
2017-05-01
Brief Summary
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2. We hypothesise that detailed renal analysis will give insight into the aetiology of CKDu in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The second objective of the study is to recruit up to 250 CKDu patients and to characterize their disease profile using analysis serum and urine renal biomarkers, exosomes, proteomics and DNA adducts.
Detailed Description
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First recognized in the early nineties, much work has been done to try to characterise the disease however results are conflicting. Most suggest male paddy farmers working in rural areas of the NCP are worst affected, presenting in their fifth decade with end stage renal failure. However, a recent WHO study revealed higher prevalence in females, although more severe renal impairment was more common in men.
Risk factors include inhabiting NCP \> five years, inhabiting the 'dry zone', reduced BMI, lower socio-economic class, and exposure to agrochemicals. There has been suggestion of a genetic link although positive family history is limited to one generation, with no evidence of mendelian progression. Epidemiological studies reveal a clustered geographical distribution with areas such as Medawachchiya, Padaviya and Girandurukotte most affected. High prevalence areas encompass a well-developed irrigation system used for agricultural purposes.
Renal biopsies show tubulointerstitial disease with tubular atrophy, interstitial mononuclear cell infiltration, interstitial fibrosis but no immune-complex deposition on immunofluorescence. This supports a toxin-mediated process.
Many aetiologies have been considered including exposure to heavy metals (cadmium, arsenic) and their chelation by herbicides, fluro-aluminium complexes, agricultural pesticides, mycotoxins, and herbal medicines. Selenium deficiency and genetic susceptibility may be predisposing factors. The true aetiology is likely multifactorial.
The multi-system impact of CKDu has yet to be fully realised. Epidemiological and clinical data show that damage to large arteries contributes to the increased cardiovascular risk observed in CKD. Atherosclerosis is the most frequent cause of arterial damage but the medial calcification seen in CKD also leads to arterial stiffening. This stiffening causes elevation in systolic blood pressure, increasing left ventricular workload with the gradual development of LVH, and also a fall in diastolic blood pressure impairing coronary blood flow. Arterial calcification and stiffness are independent predictors of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in patients with CKD. Arterial stiffness will be compared in CKDu patients, healthy Sri Lankan controls and CKD patients both in Sri Lanka and Scotland.
We will perform a prospective observational study of up to 250 patients with CKDu presenting to renal clinics in Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura. Patient history, basic anthropometric measurements, and simple non-invasive tests (e.g. blood pressure and arterial stiffness) will be performed. Urine, serum and plasma samples will be collected for quantitative PCR, and further analysis for biomarkers of renal injury, exosomes, proteomics and any DNA-adducts. Patients will be graded using the WHO CKDu grading system. When a renal biopsy is performed, a copy of the light microscopy findings will be obtained. Comparisons of interest will be tested via paired t-tests with statistical significance taken at 5%.
Conditions
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Study Design
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COHORT
RETROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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Arterial stiffness: CKDu patients
Cohort of 50 patients with CKD of unknown aetiology Inclusion and exclusion criteria below Measure of arterial stiffness using pulse wave velocity technology Assessment of BMI, central and brachial blood pressure, arterial stiffness and 'arterial age' will be made and fed back to the patient. this information will be given in a 'results sheet' that the participant will be encouraged to give to their Gp for further treatments required.
Arterial Stiffness Assessment
The following will be measured: brachial systolic and diastolic bp, heart rate, mean arterial bp, pulse pressure, brachial augmentation index (difference between the amplitudes of the late (backward) systolic wave (P2) and the early (forward) systolic wave (P1) over the pulse pressure x 100), central augmentation, ejection duration of the left ventricle, return time (time of the pulse wave travelling from aortic root to the bifurcation and back), aortic pulse wave velocity ( velocity of the pulse wave in the aorta), central systolic bp, central pulse pressure and diastolic reflection area (provides information about the quality of diastolic filling in the coronary arteries).
We will perform an arterial age assessment. Patients are given a feedback form with their results to give to their general. Those with increased arterial stiffness will be tested for serum calcium and phosphate levels, and audited to ensure that a statin is commenced if not contraindicated.
Arterial stiffness: CKD known cause
Cohort of 50 patients with CKD of known cause Inclusion and exclusion criteria below Measure of arterial stiffness using pulse wave velocity technology Assessment of BMI, central and brachial blood pressure, arterial stiffness and 'arterial age' will be made and fed back to the patient. this information will be given in a 'results sheet' that the participant will be encouraged to give to their Gp for further treatments required.
Arterial Stiffness Assessment
The following will be measured: brachial systolic and diastolic bp, heart rate, mean arterial bp, pulse pressure, brachial augmentation index (difference between the amplitudes of the late (backward) systolic wave (P2) and the early (forward) systolic wave (P1) over the pulse pressure x 100), central augmentation, ejection duration of the left ventricle, return time (time of the pulse wave travelling from aortic root to the bifurcation and back), aortic pulse wave velocity ( velocity of the pulse wave in the aorta), central systolic bp, central pulse pressure and diastolic reflection area (provides information about the quality of diastolic filling in the coronary arteries).
We will perform an arterial age assessment. Patients are given a feedback form with their results to give to their general. Those with increased arterial stiffness will be tested for serum calcium and phosphate levels, and audited to ensure that a statin is commenced if not contraindicated.
Arterial Stiffness: Healthy Sri Lankan volunteers
Cohort of 50 participants who are healthy Sri Lankan volunteers Inclusion and exclusion criteria below Measure of arterial stiffness using pulse wave velocity technology Assessment of BMI, central and brachial blood pressure, arterial stiffness and 'arterial age' will be made and fed back to the patient. this information will be given in a 'results sheet' that the participant will be encouraged to give to their Gp for further treatments required.
Arterial Stiffness Assessment
The following will be measured: brachial systolic and diastolic bp, heart rate, mean arterial bp, pulse pressure, brachial augmentation index (difference between the amplitudes of the late (backward) systolic wave (P2) and the early (forward) systolic wave (P1) over the pulse pressure x 100), central augmentation, ejection duration of the left ventricle, return time (time of the pulse wave travelling from aortic root to the bifurcation and back), aortic pulse wave velocity ( velocity of the pulse wave in the aorta), central systolic bp, central pulse pressure and diastolic reflection area (provides information about the quality of diastolic filling in the coronary arteries).
We will perform an arterial age assessment. Patients are given a feedback form with their results to give to their general. Those with increased arterial stiffness will be tested for serum calcium and phosphate levels, and audited to ensure that a statin is commenced if not contraindicated.
2nd aim: 250 CKDu patients for investigation of aetiology
To recruit a cohort of up to 250 CKDu patients from specific CKDu clinics in Anuradhapura and Padavi-Sri Pura for detailed history, basic anthropometric tests, and further analysis of serum, and urine. Analysis for biomarkers of kidney damage, proteomics, exosomes, and DNA adducts will be used to seek information that may complement already collected data and help refine aetiological hypotheses.
Inclusion and Exclusion criteria as per CKDu cases in cohort 1
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Arterial Stiffness Assessment
The following will be measured: brachial systolic and diastolic bp, heart rate, mean arterial bp, pulse pressure, brachial augmentation index (difference between the amplitudes of the late (backward) systolic wave (P2) and the early (forward) systolic wave (P1) over the pulse pressure x 100), central augmentation, ejection duration of the left ventricle, return time (time of the pulse wave travelling from aortic root to the bifurcation and back), aortic pulse wave velocity ( velocity of the pulse wave in the aorta), central systolic bp, central pulse pressure and diastolic reflection area (provides information about the quality of diastolic filling in the coronary arteries).
We will perform an arterial age assessment. Patients are given a feedback form with their results to give to their general. Those with increased arterial stiffness will be tested for serum calcium and phosphate levels, and audited to ensure that a statin is commenced if not contraindicated.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Attend CKDu clinic in Anuradhapura or Padavi-Sri Pura
* Evidence of renal dysfunction: proteinuria, raised serum creatinine
* Able to understand information given and happy to give consent
* Age 18- 85 years
* Present in Anuradhapura teaching hospital as a visitor/carer of patient in ward or at outpatient clinic at either site
* Able to understand information given and happy to give consent
* Age 18- 85 years
* Attend general renal clinic in Anuradhapura or Padavi-Sri Pura
* Evidence of renal dysfunction: proteinuria, raised serum creatinine
* Known cause renal disease proven by biopsy or strong association such as diabetes mellitus or chronic, severe hypertension.
* Able to understand information given and happy to give consent
Exclusion Criteria
* History of diabetes
* History of major cardiac (including MI), respiratory (including asthma \& COPD) or neurological disease
* Pregnant
* History of significant hypertension (\>140/90mmHg despite anti-hypertensives or \>160/100mmHg untreated)
* History of glomerulonephritis or other known cause of renal disease
* Age \< 18 or \>85 years
* Evidence of renal dysfunction: proteinuria, raised serum creatinine
* Evidence of diabetes mellitus, significant hypertension (defined above), glomerulonephritis or other known cause of renal disease.
* Age \< 18 or \>85 years
* CKD unknown origin
* Pregnant
* Subjects who are on dialysis
18 Years
85 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Rajarata University, Sri Lanka
OTHER
University of Edinburgh
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Michael Eddleston, MA PhD FRCPEdin
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Edinburgh
Neeraj Dhaun, PhD MRCP
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
University of Edinburgh
Sisira Siribaddana, MD FCCP
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Rajarata University, Sri Lanka
Locations
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Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
Countries
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Related Links
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WHO + Sri Lankan Ministry of Health collaborative study
Oliver JJ, Webb DJ. Noninvasive assessment of arterial stiffness and risk of atherosclerotic events. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. Apr 1 2003;23(4):554-566
Sarnak MJ, Levey AS et al. Kidney disease as a risk factor for development of cardiovascular disease: a statement from the American Heart Association Councils on Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease, High Blood Pressure Research,
Other Identifiers
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UoECKDu1
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id