Nutrition Counseling to Lower Serum Phosphorus Levels

Hemodialysis Clinical Trial

Official title:

Comparison of Different Counseling Methods on Serum Phosphorus Levels in Renal Patients at Hines VA Hospital

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00296439
• Other study ID #: 0034
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• First received: February 23, 2006
• Last updated: February 23, 2006
• Start date: February 2006
• Est. completion date: February 2006

Study information

• Verified date: February 2006
• Source: Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: United States: Federal Government
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Hemodialysis patients who receive frequent weekly nutrition counseling using motivational interviewing techniques will have lower serum phosphorus levels compared to patients receiving standard treatment.

Description:

Hemodialysis patients will receive weekly nutrition counseling on how to lower their serum Phosphorus levels. Motivational interviewing techniques and strategies will be employed such as reflective listening, using affirmations, and summarizing. Average serum Phosphorus levels pre-dialysis will be compared to s.Ph post counseling. This will be compared to a group receiving nutrition counseling via standard treatment on a monthly basis.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 44
• Est. completion date: February 2006
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: Both
• Age group: 19 Years to 85 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• ESRD patients on dialysis with serum Ph > 5.5 mg/dL four of six labs over 6 months, mentally competent

Exclusion Criteria:

• ESRD patients on dialysis with serum Ph < 5.5 mg/dL four of six labs over 6 months, mentally incompetent

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Factorial Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Educational/Counseling/Training

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Hemodialysis
• Nutrition

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Behavior

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Edward Hines,Jr., VA Hospital	Hines	Illinois
United States	Hines VA Hospital	Hines	Illinois

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	serum Phosphorus levels