Status:

UNKNOWN

Simvastatin Effect on End Stage Renal Failure Patients Treated by Peritoneal Dialysis

Lead Sponsor:

Federal University of São Paulo

Conditions:

Renal Failure, End Stage

Peritoneal Dialysis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This study will analyse the effect of simvastatin on endothelium dependent venodilation in chronic renal failure patients treated by peritoneal dialysis. The hypothesis is that patients will have a gr...

Detailed Description

This study will analyse the effect of simvastatin on endothelium dependent venodilation in chronic renal failure patients treated by peritoneal dialysis. The hypothesis is that patients will have a gr...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • end stage renal failure
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • LDL cholesterol \> 100mg/dL
  • \> 18 years and \< 80 years

Exclusion

  • using statin or nitrate
  • liver disease
  • diabetes mellitus

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

February 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00291863

Start Date

February 1 2006

End Date

February 1 2006

Last Update

February 16 2006

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São Lucas Hospital

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil