Clinical trials: Contrast Induced Nephropathy
Nephropathy
A Prospective, Randomized TrialComparing Oral N-Acetylcysteine and Intravenous Sodium Bicarbonate
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of oral N-acetylcysteine and intravenous sodium bicarbonate for the prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN) after cardiac catheterization.
- Trial name
- PROTECt (NCT00579995)
- Testing
- Oral N-Acetylcysteine, Sodium Bicarbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Radiocontrast-induced Nephropathy
Mechanisms for the Effect of Acetylcysteine on Renal Function After Exposure to Radiographic Contrast Material
Millions of people receive radiographic contrast material for investigations like CT and coronary angiography. While considered safe in healthy patients, it can cause acute renal impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT00558142
- Testing
- Acetylcysteine, Visipaque 320
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 107 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Nephropathy
Efficacy of Statins In Prevention of CIN
To determine if statin therapy plus intravenous normal saline, in patients with chronic renal insufficiency undergoing angiography, is superior to placebo plus intravenous normal saline therapy in the prevention of CIN.
- Trial name
- SCIN (NCT01071993)
- Testing
- atorvastatin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma