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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nîmes) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07141628 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
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
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CHU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau
Nîmes, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Olivier Moranne — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
- Study coordinator: Olivier Moranne
- Email: olivier.moranne@chu-nimes.fr
- Phone: 04.66.68.32.59
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.