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In the current study, we use extracorporeal low-intensity shockwave therapy (ESWT) to treat on patients with type 2 diabetes in stage 3-4 chronic kidney disease and see whether it can improve the proteinuria, renal function, and blood pressure compared to baseline and control group.


Clinical Trial Description

Diabetic nephropathy is the major contributor to end stage renal disease worldwide. Extracorporeal shock wave treatments (ESWT) with low-intensity was reported to be beneficial in inducing cell regeneration and reducing inflammation and have been successfully used for bone fracture, cardiac ischemia, and erectile disorders. In this study, sixty patients with stage III & IV (15<=estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)<60 ml/min/1.73m2) will be recruited and allocated to control and experimental groups in a 1:1 ratio. In experiment group, a total of 1200 shockwaves, with low energy density 0.1mj/mm2 and a frequency of 120 shocks/min, will be applied per kidney per treatment session. The treatment will be given twice a week for 3 consecutive weeks, followed by 3 weeks of recess and an additional series of 6 sessions (totally 12 times). Patients in each group will be evaluated with eGFR, urine protein-creatinine ration, blood pressure, and biochemistry data at the beginning (index day) and 12 months after starting of the therapy. (Outcome time point: 12 months) ;


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NCT number NCT03445247
Study type Interventional
Source Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Contact Lung-Chih Li, MD, PhD.
Phone 886-7-7317123
Email longee01@gmail.com
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date July 1, 2017
Completion date June 30, 2020

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