Active clinical trials for "Renal Insufficiency"

On line haemodiafiltration (OL-HDF) has been shown to improve intra-dialytic hemodynamics and cardiovascular outcomes. Several potential candidates of these beneficial effects have been explored. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of mixed OL-HDF (mOL-HDF) on different circulating mediators of vascular dysfunction.

This study evaluates if oral hydratation is as effective as endovenous hydratation in the prophylaxis of contrast-induced nephropathy in patients renal insufficiency grade III under study conducting contrasted computed tomography.

Gout has a strong association with the metabolic syndrome, and it is often seen in patients with renal insufficiency. Allopurinol is a medication intended to lower uric acid and therefore prevents gout attacks. Its metabolism is mainly renal, and some evidence shows that it is also dialyzable. The hypothesis is that allopurinol would be more efficacious to lower uric acid if it was given after dialysis only. The investigators will then switch administration of allopurinol to bedtime for dialysis patients currently taking that medication.

This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of LCP-Tacro (tacrolimus) Tablets administered once-a-day compared to Prograf (tacrolimus) Capsules twice-a-day as immunosuppression for the prevention of organ rejection in newly transplanted adult kidney transplant recipients. Patients will be treated for a 12 month study period followed by a 12 month, blinded extension treatment period To show that LCP-Tacro Tablets are clinically similar to Prograf Capsules in the prevention of acute rejection.

To supplement the current evidence of the effect of Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate) on coagulation parameters, including a calibrated thrombin time test, in patients with moderate renal impairment undergoing elective total hip- or knee-replacement surgery, this PK/PD study will be conducted.

The overall aim is to conduct a human physiologic study to assess the renal and neurohumoral effects of CD-NP vs placebo in older subjects with stable chronic systolic heart failure and moderate renal dysfunction.

Renal hypoxia plays an important role in the development of contrast-induced nephropathy. The purpose of the PRINCIPLE study is to investigate the effect of pretreatment with intravenous nicorandil on the incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy in patients with renal insufficiency undergoing coronary angiography.

The primary objective is to determine if the use of losartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, can attenuate left ventricular hypertrophy, independent of its antihypertensive effects, in patients with near end stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) who have an arteriovenous fistula created. Secondary outcomes include the impact of the medication on BNP and hyperkalaemia

The purpose of this sudy is to determined the effect of dialysate volume and treatment time on phosphate and calcium removal in stage V chronickidney disease patients treated by hemodialysis using the System One (NxStage Medical, Lawrence, MA)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate patients with cirrhosis of the liver and renal failure and determine if the administration of rifaximin as compared to lactulose is associated with less frequent and/or slower progression to severe hepatic encephalopathy. If one is associated with lower blood ammonia levels. And, if one is associated with lower breath hydrogen and methane levels.