Measuring abdominal (intraperitoneal) pressure during peritoneal dialysis in children
Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurements Survey in Pediatric Centers
This project will see how healthcare professionals in European pediatric dialysis centers measure intraperitoneal pressure (IPP) in children on peritoneal dialysis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Strasbourg) |
| Trial ID | NCT07339709 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is an observational survey asking healthcare professionals in European pediatric dialysis centers about their use and measurement of intraperitoneal pressure (IPP) in children on peritoneal dialysis. Respondents will report measurement techniques, frequency, thresholds used, and how IPP results influence dialysis prescriptions. The study collects descriptive data only and does not change patient care. The aim is to document current practice variation and identify gaps that could guide future standardization and research.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: This project enrolls healthcare professionals rather than patients, so children on peritoneal dialysis are not directly enrolled as participants.
Not a fit: Children who are not treated with peritoneal dialysis or who receive care outside participating European centers will not be enrolled and will not directly benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help standardize IPP measurement and lead to more consistent dialysis prescriptions and potentially fewer complications for children on peritoneal dialysis.
How similar studies have performed: Adult observational studies have linked higher IPP (around 13–14 cmH2O) to worse outcomes, but pediatric evidence is limited and this survey is relatively novel for pediatric centers.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Healthcare professional working in a European dialysis center Exclusion Criteria: \- Refusal to participate in the study.
Where this trial is running
Strasbourg
- Service de pédiatrie 1 - CHU de Strasbourg - France — Strasbourg, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ariane ZALOSZYC, MD, PhD
- Email: ariane.zaloszyc@chru-strasbourg.fr
- Phone: 33 3 88 12 77 42
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.