Overview

Efficacy Study of Zinc Supplementation on Anemia, Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Hemodialysis Patients

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of Zinc supplementation on health status of hemodialysis patients through measurement of the following before and after Zinc administration: Inflammatory markers, Oxidative stress markers and Anemia markers. Also, Evaluation of quality of life of hemodialysis patients before and after Zinc administration using Fatigue severity scale questionnaire.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Ain Shams University
Collaborator:
National Institute of Urology and Nephrology
Treatments:
Epoetin Alfa
Pharmaceutical Solutions
Zinc
Zinc Sulfate