Effect of Sulodexide on Albuminuria in Chinese Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Diabetic NephropathyAlbuminuriaCurrent therapies targeting albuminuria in diabetic nephropathy leave residual urinary albumin secretion, which meanwhile leave residual cardiovascular risk. Previous studies demonstrated that sulodexide could reduce albuminuria in type 2 diabetic patients. But no data concerning Chinese population is available. The investigators aim to provide evidence of effects of sulodexide on diabetic nephropathy in Chinese diabetic patients. Further the investigators also test the hypothesis that sequential administration of intravenous and oral replacement of the drug would gain an earlier and greater reduction of albuminuria, compared with oral use only.
The Effect of Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate on Albuminuria in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and...
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Kidney ComplicationsTo investigate whether concomitant treatment with Lokelma can improve the efficacy of standard blockade of the renin-angiotensin system in patients with type 2 diabetes, diabetic nephropathy and hyperkalemia.
Effect of Ambulatory BP Monitoring on the CliniCal coUrse and RenAl ouTcomE of CKD
Chronic Kidney DiseasesRenal Insufficiency3 moreControl of blood pressure (BP) is the first thing to do in the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although guidelines suggest the optimal blood pressure level, it is hard to assess BP correctly during the office visit. Often there is a discrepancy between office BP and out-of-office BP, including home BP and ambulatory BP. Recent study reported that as many as 34% of Korean CKD patients had masked hypertension, which means high BP by ambulatory BP monitoring but normal BP by conventional office BP measurement. This study aims to evaluate the effect of ambulatory BP-guided BP management on the clinical outcome of CKD, compared to the conventional management using office BP.
Saxagliptin's Effects on Microalbuminuria Improvement in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
MicroalbuminuriaMicroalbuminuria /Creatinine Ratios ACRThis study compare the effects on microalbuminuria improvement in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) treated with saxagliptin or glimepiride.All patients received metformin and/or acarbose, and randomly receive saxagliptin (5mg/d) or glimepiride (1-4mg/d).
Effect of Butyrate on Inflammation and Albuminuria in Patients With Albuminuria, Type 1 Diabetes...
Diabetes MellitusType 11 moreThe objective is to assess the impact of 12 weeks supplement of sodium-butyrate twice daily or placebo on intestinal inflammation and albuminuria. A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, two-site trial including 48 patients with type 1 diabetes, albuminuria and intestinal inflammation. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to active treatment or placebo for a period of 12 weeks. The primary endpoint is change from baseline to week 12 in intestinal inflammation, measured by fecal calprotectin.
Stress-relief Management for Treatment of Late Complications in Type 2 Diabetes
AlbuminuriaDiabetes Mellitus2 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine whether a structured stress relief management program can prevent the progression of late diabetic complications in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Evaluation of the Accuracy and Usability of the ACR | U.S. Urine Analysis Test System in the Lay...
AlbuminuriaEligible subjects meeting the pathological profile will be recruited at the designated site by the study personnel. Following subject consent, the subjects will be evaluated for eligibility based on their health condition and history. The ACR | U.S. kit, in its original packaging, along with the ACR | U.S. smartphone application will be provided to the subject in a simulated home- use environment. All subjects will be provided with a list of tasks to complete, including providing a urine sample and operating the ACR | U.S. device on 2 mobile phones. After completing the test, the lay user will complete a post-test questionnaire. The study observer will also complete a questionnaire to collect information regarding the lay users' use of the ACR | U.S. The device use will be compared with identified risks to determine if the percentage of failures is acceptable. Additionally, measurable usability criteria for specific, critical steps will be evaluated. Following the usability test performed by the lay user, the subjects' urine samples will be tested by the study staff using the comparator device. These results will be considered as the "true value".
Cardiovascular-Renal Consequences of Reducing Renal Mass After Living Kidney Donation
Kidney FailureHypertension4 moreA reduce in renal mass may result in remnant single nephron hyperfiltration, with associated proteinuria and an accelerated loss of kidney function. Live-donor kidney transplantation is generally considered the best choice for patients who have renal failure and are awaiting transplantation, because these kidneys function better than kidneys from deceased donors, and waiting times for deceased-donor transplants are long Although several studies have shown that kidney donation has low short-term morbidity and mortality, the data on long-term outcomes are much less complete. This study is designed to prospectively evaluate the effects of unilateral nephrectomy on cardiovascular-renal functions of donors after living kidney donation: the development of hypertension, albuminuria, renal failure, inflammatory and endothelial changes.
Risk Factors Contributing to the Development of Microalbuminuria
MicroalbuminuriaThis research project will look at the relationship between baseline variables, and the new onset of microalbuminuria and the response to treatment with an angiotensin receptor blocker, losartan, in a cohort of 246 early hypertensives and normotensives who are being brought back for a 4-5 year follow up visit as part of a continuing project. We hypothesize that the new onset of microalbuminuria is associated with higher blood pressure levels at baseline and 1 year as well as being associated with elevated left ventricular mass index. The rate of new onset microalbuminuria in non-diabetics is not established and this prospective study will provide data.
TELMA - Observational Study in Daily Medical Practice of the Effectiveness of Telmisartan for Treatment...
HypertensionThis study was carried out in the context of daily medical practice to compare the effectiveness of telmisartan in the treatment of hypertension complicated or not with the presence of protein in the urine, which is called albuminuria. Hypertension is a chronic, treatable but not curable disease and is defined as a combination of a systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or more and a diastolic pressure of 90 mmHg or more. The kidneys are often the first organs damaged by hypertension; renal damage could easily be diagnosed using a urine dipstick and should be part of a routine examination in hypertensive patient. The aim of the study is to see if the decrease of blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic) after approximately 12 weeks of treatment with telmisartan in patients with albuminuria is the same or different to that in patients without albuminuria. Every patient participating should have two visits, approximately 12 weeks apart where his/her blood pressure was checked and a few questions about is concomitant disease and drugs were asked.