Equivalence of the investigational PD solution balance regarding fluid status compared to the conventional PD solution.
Effects of balance on inflammation and systemic advanced glycation end products formation.
Effects of balance on peritoneal and total urea clearance, on peritoneal and total creatinine clearance and on ultrafiltration, on residual diuresis and on cholesterol levels.
Safety of the investigational PD solution balance and the conventional PD solution as a control drug.
The mesothelial cell mass assessed by Cancer Antigen 125 is affected by the use of the type of PD solution in APD patients using sleep•safe. Treating patients with the PD solution balance leads to not more than 1 litre difference in hydration in comparison to the conventional PD solution which is considered as clinically not relevant regarding blood pressure.