Evaluating the kidney-protective effects of nicorandil in type 2 diabetes patients

Clinical Study Evaluating the Nephroprotective Effect of Nicorandil in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Phase 3 Interventional Tanta University · NCT06430125

This study is testing if nicorandil can help protect the kidneys in people who have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have controlled blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment46 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
SponsorTanta University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tanta, EL Gharbia)
Trial IDNCT06430125 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the nephroprotective effects of nicorandil in patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have controlled hypertension and good glycemic control. The study will involve administering nicorandil in a controlled setting to assess its impact on kidney function in individuals with stage 1 and stage 2 chronic kidney disease. Participants will be closely monitored for changes in kidney health and overall metabolic control throughout the trial.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 60 with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes and stage 1 or 2 chronic kidney disease.

Not a fit: Patients with uncontrolled hypertension, other causes of chronic kidney disease, or those taking nephrotoxic medications may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new therapeutic option to protect kidney function in patients with type 2 diabetes.

How similar studies have performed: While the nephroprotective effects of nicorandil have been explored in other contexts, this specific application in type 2 diabetes is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients newly diagnosed with T2DM with diet control and good glycemic index ( Hb A1C\< 7 )
* Age range between 18 and 60 years old.
* Both sexes.
* Stage 1and Stage 2 CKD according to KDIGO .
* Controlled HTN .

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant and lactating females.
* Patients with hypersensitivity to nicorandil.
* Other Causes of CKD or Nephropathy eg : Uncontrolled HTN , Renal Malignancy , collagen disease as Amyloidosis and some autoimmune disease as ( SLE and Rh.fever ) .
* Uncontrolled HTN and its antihypertensive medications ( ACEI , ARB ) and other antihypertensive medications .
* Patients receiving nephrotoxic drugs as aminoglycosides, non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs and contrast media.

Where this trial is running

Tanta, EL Gharbia

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Type2 Diabetes Mellitus
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