Hepcidin, chronic kidney disease and iron deficiency anaemia 1.0
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Hepcidin and its involvement in chronic kidney disease patients with diagnosed iron deficiency anaemia.
IRAS ID
123548
Contact name
Lynne Lennon
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
BCUHB
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 3 months, 0 days
Research summary
The study will involve using 3 patient's blood samples that have already been collected by clinicians as part of the patient's routine care. The blood samples will be used once clinicians requests have been completed. The samples will be used to measure hepcidin levels by using a hepcidin kit and an automated analyser. The results of the hepcidin levels will not impact on any on-going or future treatment for the patients.
REC name
HSC REC B
REC reference
15/NI/0184
Date of REC Opinion
29 Sep 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion