Blood test may spot hidden artery risk in dialysis patients
NCT ID NCT07179211
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 120 adults on regular hemodialysis to see if a simple blood test called the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can help detect peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is a common but often overlooked complication in kidney patients. The goal is to find a cheap, easy way to identify those at higher risk, so they can get help sooner.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple, low-cost blood test to help identify hemodialysis patients at risk for peripheral artery disease, allowing for earlier monitoring and care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for a link between a blood marker and disease, so it won't directly improve health. The results may not apply to all patient groups.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The present study aims to investigate the relationship between NLR and the presence of PAD in patients undergoing regular hemodialysis. By establishing this association in a well-defined population, we hope to provide evidence that supports the use of NLR as a simple, cost-effective tool for PAD risk stratification and early intervention
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged ≥18 years. * Undergoing maintenance hemodialysis for at least 3 months (thrice weekly) * Able to provide informed consent. * Willing to undergo clinical and laboratory evaluations, including peripheral vascular assesment Exclusion Criteria: * Active infection or sepsis at the time of evaluation .\* Patients who have a sedimentation rate of more than 60 mm/hour \*. Known autoimmune or hematologic disorders that may influence leukocyte count. * Current use of immunosuppressive therapy, corticosteroids, or chemotherapy.5. History of malignancy.6. Patients with incomplete medical records or unable to undergo peripheral vascular assessment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sohag faculty
Sohag, Egypt
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