Predictors of Response to Iron and Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents

Predictors of Response to Iron and Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents

The purpose of the study is to identify predictors of treatment response. This involves collected baseline clinical parameters and bloods for biochemical parameters prior to administering the study treatment. A positive outcome following treatment was defined as an uptitration of haemoglobin by greater than 5g/l within 2 months. The study evaluated the participants response to treatment against the clinical and biochemical information collected prior to treatment being received.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All prevalent haemodialysis patients, established for greater than 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

Inability to consent Bone marrow disorder Transfusion dependence Active bleeding Active infection Active malignancy Frail with either frequent hospital admissions or unable to follow trial protocol due to differing target haemoglobin