RECRUITING

Pioglitazone to Reduce Sympathetic Overactivity in CKD Patients

Study Overview

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Description

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death. An overactive sympathetic nervous system in CKD patients is one of the major mechanisms increasing the cardiovascular risks in this patient population. Recently, some studies have shown that a drug typically used to improve glucose control (pioglitazone) may also reduce sympathetic nerve activity and improve blood vessel function. The goal of this study is to determine whether a short-term treatment with pioglitazone can reduce sympathetic nerve impulses throughout the body in CKD patients.

Official Title

Targeting ADMA With Pioglitazone to Reduce Sympathetic Overactivity in CKD Patients

Quick Facts

Study Start:2018-04-01
Study Completion:2025-04-01
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT03471117

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:35 Years to 70 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * CKD patients classified as Stage 3 and 4 of National Kidney Foundation Classification with estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) between 15 and 59 mL/min/1.73 m2 according to the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula based on serum creatinine, age, gender, and race.
  2. * Men and women 35 to 70 years of age
  1. * Allergy to Glitazones
  2. * Myocardial infarction
  3. * Heart failure
  4. * Angina
  5. * History of kidney stones
  6. * Liver disease (abnormal liver enzymes)
  7. * Anemia (hemoglobin \<8 g/dl)
  8. * Cancer with current treatment
  9. * Previous organ transplantation
  10. * Immunosuppressant therapy
  11. * Human immunodeficiency virus infection
  12. * Pregnancy or lactating
  13. * Current tobacco use
  14. * Dilantin and oral contraceptive usage due to potential drug interaction with glitazones
  15. * Self-identified history of hypoglycemia

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Paul J Fadel, PhD
CONTACT
8172724653
Paul.Fadel@uta.edu

Principal Investigator

Paul J Fadel, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Texas at Arlington

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas, 76010
United States
UT Southwestern
Dallas, Texas, 75390
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: The University of Texas at Arlington

  • Paul J Fadel, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Texas at Arlington

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2018-04-01
Study Completion Date2025-04-01

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2018-04-01
Study Completion Date2025-04-01

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • blood pressure
  • pioglitazone
  • hypertension

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Chronic Kidney Diseases