Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 80

Lipoprotein(a) and cardiovascular risk in stage 4 CKD patients not on dialysis

Official title: Etude de l'hyperlipoprotéinémie A Comme Marqueur de Risque Cardio-vasculaire Chez Les Patients Atteints de Maladie rénale Chronique au Stade 4

Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes · NCT07141628 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This observational study tests whether high lipoprotein(a) levels are linked to heart and blood vessel problems in people with stage 4 chronic kidney disease who are not yet on dialysis.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Nîmes)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 1, 2026
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2028
Study endsJanuary 1, 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 20, 2026
Trial IDNCT07141628 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with stage 4 chronic kidney disease not on dialysis, followed at CHU de Nîmes, who can provide informed consent and are available for 18-month follow-up.

Probably not a fit

Patients without elevated lipoprotein(a) or without cardiovascular comorbidity may not experience a direct benefit from this observational assessment.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study observes patients with stage 4 chronic kidney disease who are not on renal replacement therapy to see if higher lipoprotein(a) levels correspond to cardiovascular comorbidity after accounting for other risk factors. Blood levels of Lp(a) are measured to explore their association with cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke. The analysis will adjust for factors like diabetes, obesity, smoking, LDL cholesterol, and ongoing cardiovascular prevention therapies. Follow-up extends to 18 months to assess the relationship between Lp(a) and cardiovascular outcomes. The study is conducted at a single center in Nîmes, led by CHU de Nîmes, with no additional listed collaborators.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, results could improve risk stratification for cardiovascular events in stage 4 CKD patients by incorporating Lp(a) levels into clinical assessments.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research has linked elevated Lp(a) with cardiovascular risk, including in CKD populations, though this exact CKD stage and design is observational and adds context-specific data.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* The patient must have given their free and informed consent and signed the consent form
* The patient must be a member or beneficiary of a health insurance plan
* Patient being followed at the Nîmes University Hospital for stage 4 chronic kidney disease without replacement therapy
* Patient available for follow-up at 18 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* The subject is participating in an interventional study, or is in a period of exclusion determined by a previous study
* The subject refuses to sign the consent
* It is impossible to give the subject informed information
* The patient is under safeguard of justice or state guardianship
* Familial hypercholesterolemia
* Morbid obesity (BMI \> 40 kg/m2).
* Persons deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision, persons receiving psychiatric care, and persons admitted to a health or social care facility for purposes other than research (Article L1121-6 of the French Public Health Code)

Where it's running

  • CHU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau
    Nîmes, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.