Assessment of the Effect of Vitamin C on Anemia in Patients With Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

Summary

Among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), there is association between anemia and increased chance of mortality mainly because of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, risk of hospitalization, and death prevalence in predialysis patients. Vitamin C plays an important role in iron metabolism and application for red blood cell formation. Infusion of ascorbate supplementation can reduce oxidative stress among hemodialysis patients. This study aimed to assess the effect of vitamin C on patients with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).

Timeline

Start

2011-11

Primary completion

2012-04

Completion

2012-06

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