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Activation of renin-angiotensin plays a crucial role diabetic nephropathy. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) and Angiotensin I receptor blocker (ARB) has been shown renoprotection whether it was used alone or in combination. Aliskiren is a direct renin inhibitor (DRI) that has shown renal benefits and safety when combined with ARB. However, to date, the safety of add on aliskiren to the combination treatment of ACEI and ARB in diabetic nephropathy patients remains to elucidate.


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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment


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NCT number NCT00949351
Study type Interventional
Source Lerdsin General Hospital
Contact Krissanapong Manotham, Dr
Phone 662 3539799
Email kmanotham@hotmail.com
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Start date September 2009
Completion date September 2010