Status:

COMPLETED

Study of Atorvastatin Dose Dependent Reduction of Proteinuria

Lead Sponsor:

Laval University

Conditions:

Chronic Kidney Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Randomized controlled double blind study of parallel groups to evaluate the comparative effects of low-dose of atorvastatin on proteinuria in patients with stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age of 18 and over
  • Stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease (modified MDRD)
  • proteinuria of \> 1g/d on ACEi and/or ARB, or proteinuria of \> 1g/d with intolerance or contraindication to ACEi and/or ARB
  • blood pressure \< 130/80 mmHg or \< 140/90 mmHg in patients with five or more antihypertensive drugs
  • stable renal function

Exclusion

  • rapid progression of renal failure
  • immunosuppressive therapy within the past 3 months
  • need a renal replacement therapy within 8 months
  • definite history of chronic liver disease, or abnormal liver function
  • evidence of active inflammatory muscle disease
  • definite previous adverse reaction to a statin
  • concurrent treatment with a contraindicated drug (fibrate, macrolide antibiotic, systemic use of imidazole or triazole antifungals, protease-inhibitors, ciclosporin)
  • child bearing potential
  • known to be poorly compliant with clinic visits or prescribed medication

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

23 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00768638

Start Date

October 1 2008

End Date

June 1 2014

Last Update

April 29 2015

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Hôtel-Dieu de Québec Hospital

Québec, Quebec, Canada, G1R2J6