An Evaluation of the KCCQ Score in Predicting Cardiovascular Risk in Dialysis Patients

Launched by SHENZHEN SECOND PEOPLE'S HOSPITAL · Aug 2, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying how well the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) can help predict the risk of heart problems in patients with severe kidney disease who are on dialysis. Heart disease is a major concern for these patients, and the KCCQ is a tool designed to measure their heart health and quality of life. By looking at KCCQ scores over time, researchers hope to understand if these scores can help identify patients at higher risk of heart issues or death, allowing for better care and treatment.

To participate in this study, individuals need to be at least 18 years old and have chronic kidney disease stage 5, whether they are just starting dialysis or have been receiving it for some time. Patients should also be able to complete the KCCQ questionnaire and have contact information available for follow-up. Those with certain serious heart conditions, recent heart surgeries, or other significant health issues will not be eligible. Participants can expect to complete the KCCQ at the beginning and during the study, and their responses will help improve understanding and treatment of heart health in dialysis patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Age 18 or older with no restrictions on gender or ethnicity;
• • 2. All enrolled patients meet the diagnostic criteria for CKD stage 5 according to the KDOQI guidelines of the National Kidney Foundation;
• • 3. Newly diagnosed uremia patients planning to start maintenance dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis), as well as patients currently undergoing maintenance dialysis treatment (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis);
• • 4. Clear contact information is available to reach patients or family members for follow-up;
• • 5. Signed informed consent and ability to complete the KCCQ.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients with acute kidney injury from various causes;
• • 2. Patients with severe mental illnesses that affect their ability to complete questionnaires;
• • 3. Patients who have had acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery stent implantation, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or pacemaker implantation within the past three months;
• • 4. Patients with special types of heart disease, including cardiac amyloidosis, congenital heart disease and pericardial diseases;
• • 5. Patients with chronic lung diseases;
• • 6. Patients with serious underlying conditions such as severe infections, tumors or severe liver diseases;
• • 7. Patients scheduled for kidney transplantation.