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Filter by:The main objective is to study the epigenetic contribution to the pathophysiology of diabetic nephropathy in Qatari population.
The main purpose of this study is to analyse test-retest-reliability of functional quantification of endothelial dysfunction through puls-amplitude-tonometry in patients with heart failure with preserved/reduced ejection fraction, pulmonary hypertension, arterial hypertension and diabetic nephropathy. In the same group, test-retest-reliability of circulating endothelial cells as well as test-retest reliability of non invasive cardiac output Monitoring will be observed and analysed.
Based on preclinical and small-sized studies in non-diabetic individuals, incretin-based therapies, i.e. glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 receptor agonists and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, may hold promise in preventing the onset and progression of diabetic kidney disease. However, the potential renoprotective effects of these agents, that are believed to be effectuated "beyond glucose control", have not been sufficiently detailed in human diabetes. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the mechanistic and clinical effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists on renal physiology and biomarkers in patients with type 2 diabetes. Forty patients with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes will undergo an eight week intervention with lixisenatide or insulin glulisine in order to assess changes in the outcome parameters.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether VPI-2690B Injection is effective in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy.
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing worldwide, suggesting that 45% of diabetics are undiagnosed. DM induces a kidney disease called diabetic nephropathy (DN) which is the largest single cause of end-stage renal disease and dialysis requirement. In South America the prevalence of DM and chronic kidney disease has increased, and great disparity exists among countries in regards to access to the dialysis treatment. It has been considerate that Hispanic origin increases the risk for DM. The South Americans have distinctive habits, culture, environment, behavior and genetic background and the factors involved in DN have not been defined yet. The early kidney lesions such as neoangiogenesis (pathologic generation of the new blood vessels) and extracellular matrix expansion have been described. The vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF) has been linked to angiogenesis, but the role of VEGF in DN has not been elucidated yet. VEGF signals mainly through VEGF receptor 2 (VEGFR2). VEGFR2 interacts with alphaV beta3 integrin (AVB3) in kidney. Additionally tenascin C is expressed in the extracellular matrix. Tenascin C and the tenascin C/AVB3 complex have also been linked to angiogenesis, however their roles have not been unveiled yet in the DN. Investigators hypothesize that VEGF signaling and tenascin C play an important role in DN and that VEGFR2, AVB3 and tenascin C interact. The purposes of this study is to characterize social, environmental and biological factors implicated in the DN in Ecuador and define the role of VEGF signaling and tenascin C in the pathogenesis of the DN. Investigators propose to study factors involved in DN in diabetic and non-diabetic adults from general population, with and without DN. In a single time investigators will evaluate demographics data, habits, personal and family history through a survey. Investigators will measure anthropometrics parameters and blood pressure; investigators will quantify blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin A1c and proteinuria. In addition investigators will examine the role of tenascin C and VEGF signaling by analyzing paraffin embedded kidney tissue, plasma and urine samples. Characterizing the factors involved in the DN from Hispanic people is key to establish adequate strategies of prevention, diagnosis and treatment in this population. Furthermore elucidating the role of proteins involved in DN may offer valuable tools for the development of new treatments.
This is a double-blind randomized clinical trial which will start at June 2014 and end on June 2015 in Isfahan city. Serum creatinine level is considered as a key variable and the sample size calculated 80 persons (40 persons for control group and 40 persons for patient group). Patients aged more than 18 years old with diabetic nephropathy having Fasting Blood Sugar more than 126 mg/dL and proteinuria 30-300 mg/dL (microalbuminuria) and Glomerular Filtration Rate more than 90 mL/min will be chosen. Patient group will receive magnesium supplement (250 milligram) and the other group will receive placebo which is similar to the magnesium tablets in color, odor and appearance both for 12 weeks. All subjects will complete 4 physical activity and 4 dietary records. Outcome measurements including metabolic, renal and inflammatory profiles will be measured at the beginning and end of the study as well as anthropometric measurements.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of MT-3995 in Subjects with Diabetic Nephropathy.
Definite diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy is currently based on renal biopsy findings. In most cases, however, the diagnosis can be reliably made in patients with macroalbuminuria in the presence of diabetic retinopathy.Microalbuminuria is often used as a prognostic marker in type 1 diabetes, because approximately 50% of type 1 diabetes patients with microalbuminuria will eventually develop diabetic nephropathy. Conversely, microalbu- minuria is of much less value as a marker in DM because it has a variety of causes, including hypertension. Thus, additional markers are needed to identify patient groups with a high risk of developing overt diabetic nephropathy. The aims of this study is checking urine UbA52 levels with ELISA to identify its significance in the diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem in Thailand. Previous studies have demonstrated that integrated pre-dialysis care may slow the decline in renal function (Nephrol Dial Transplant.2009 Nov;24(11):3426-33). It is interesting to know whether early intervention especially in high risk groups like Diabetic may also improve outcome of these patients in primary health care setting resulting in delay of CKD progression.
The primary objective of this study is to determine the effect of selonsertib (formerly GS-4997) on estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decline in participants with diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Participants will be randomized with a 1:1:1:1 allocation to receive 1 of 3 doses of selonsertib (2 mg, 6 mg, or 18 mg) or matching placebo.