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Diabetic NephropathiesPhase 2/3NCT00136188

Nitric Oxide (NO) Activity and Diabetic Nephropathy

A Phase 2/3 study testing Folic Acid in people with Diabetic Nephropathies, run by University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School at 1 site in Germany.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

Experimental data suggest that oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction are key players in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy. In the last few years the investigators were able to establish a method to assess endothelial function of the renal vasculature in humans and started to systematically study a… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Diabetic Nephropathies
What is being tested?
Folic Acid
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 siteGermany
Study dates
Aug 2009to Dec 2011
Phase
Phase 2/3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male and female patients aged 18-65 with diabetes, prediabetes or metabolic syndrome
  • Male and female healthy control subjects aged 18-65

Who cannot join

  • Advanced damage of vital organs (grade III and IV retinopathy)
  • Therapy with a not approved concomitant medication in the last 4 weeks prior to intake of the first trial medication, especially lipid lowering and antidiabetic medications (washout phase)
  • Blood donation within the last 4 weeks
  • Patients with arterial fibrillation or atrioventricular (AV)-block (II and more)
  • Patients with anamnestic myocardial infarct
  • Patients with depression
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  • Patients with seizure disorders
  • Patients with unstable angina pectoris including electrocardiogram (ECG)-aberrations or cardiac insufficiency New York Heart Association (NYHA) Stadium III and IV
  • History of a malignant illness with the exception of those patients who have recovered for more than 10 years or have a basalioma of the skin.
  • Actual or anamnestic alcohol or drug abuse
  • History of organ transplant
  • Anaphylaxis or known therapy resistance to any of the used test matters.
  • Therapy with a not approved concomitant therapy
  • Participation in another study within three months prior to study inclusion
  • Illnesses, which can influence the pharmacodynamics or pharmacokinetics of the test substance
  • Liver or kidney diseases; SGOT, GPT, γ-GT, AP, bilirubin and creatinine above 200% of standard
  • Patients who are not sufficiently compliant, or patients who are not capable or willing to appear for controlling visits
  • Severe or unstable medical or psychiatric illnesses, which will, in the estimation of the examiner, endanger the safety of the proband or the successful participation in the study
  • Presumed risk of transmission of HIV or hepatitis via blood from the proband

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Germany1 site

  • CRC, Medizinische Klnik 4 - Nephrology and Hypertension, Uni Erlangen-Nürnberg

    Erlangen, 91054

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About this study

Official title: Role of NO Activity for the Development of Diabetic Nephropathy

Experimental data suggest that oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction are key players in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy. In the last few years the investigators were able to establish a method to assess endothelial function of the renal vasculature in humans and started to systematically study a variety of cardiovascular disorders known to be associated with endothelial dysfunction in other vascular beds, including hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and type-2 diabetes. In patients with type-2 diabetes the investigators could demonstrate that despite unaltered basal and stimulated NO-activity, the renal response to the antioxidant vitamin C was more pronounced compared to control subjects. These data suggest that oxidative stress is increased in the renal vasculature of diabetic patients. Furthermore, NO-activity in diabetic patients appears to be upregulated to compensate for the increase in oxidative stress. This hypothesis is supported by the demonstration of increased endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) expression in kidney biopsies of diabetic patients.

The major focus of the investigators' current research activities is to assess the role of endothelial dysfunction in the very early stages of diabetic nephropathy. To this end, patients with increased fasting glucose or metabolic syndrome will be studied in comparison with an age-matched control group. Endothelial function and the role of oxidative stress will be assessed in the renal vasculature in all groups. In parallel, the investigators will study endothelial function in the forearm by venous occlusion plethysmography and in the retinal vasculature by scanning laser doppler flowmetry to dissect regional differences in the regulation of endothelial function. Further aspects include the role of microalbuminuria, glomerular hyperfiltration, and endogenous inhibitors of NO synthase such as NG,NG-Dimethyl-L-Arginine (ADMA). In a therapeutic approach, the investigators will determine the effects of various antioxidant treatment strategies on endothelial function and their potential role in the prevention of diabetic nephropathy.

Being tested
Folic Acid
Keywords
Prediabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Healthy Controls, Endothelial function
Medical subject headings
Diabetic Nephropathies, Prediabetic State, Metabolic Syndrome

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Folic AcidDrug

    oral administration of folic acid 5mg /d for 4 weeks

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in renal endothelial function

    Measured: 4 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted26 Aug 2005 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2009
  3. Primary completionDec 2011
  4. Study completionDec 2011

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2/3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
100 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00136188
Sponsor's protocol ID
SFB 423 TP B5
Status last verified
Jun 2012
First submitted
25 Aug 2005
Last updated
19 Jun 2012
Results posted
No

Publications

  • Kannenkeril D, Bosch A, Harazny J, Karg M, Jung S, Ott C, Schmieder RE. Early vascular parameters in the micro- and macrocirculation in type 2 diabetes. Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2018 Sep 19;17(1):128. doi: 10.1186/s12933-018-0770-4.

    PubMed 30231923

  • Ott C, Schneider MP, Delles C, Schlaich MP, Schmieder RE. Reduction in basal nitric oxide activity causes albuminuria. Diabetes. 2011 Feb;60(2):572-6. doi: 10.2337/db09-1630.

    PubMed 21270268

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing Folic Acid in people with Diabetic Nephropathies, run by University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School at 1 site in Germany.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 19 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Jun 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in renal endothelial function (time frame: 4 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00136188, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Jun 2012.

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