CompletedNot Applicable

ALLOPURINOL AND LISINOPRIL FOR DIABETIC KIDNEY PROTECTION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY IN NORMOURICEMIC TYPE 2 DIABETICS

Pakistan80 participantsStarted 2023-05-14

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Department of Medicine and Diabetes of Mayo Hospital/King Edward Medical University, Lahore, over one year. A total of 80 patients with type 2 diabetes and normal serum uric acid were randomly assigned to two groups: Group A received allopurinol with lisinopril, and Group B received lisinopril alone. Patients were monitored every three months for serum creatinine, spot urine albumin, and serum uric acid levels. The primary endpoint was a \>300 mg/L increase in urine albumin from baseline. Blood pressure was managed with agents other than ACE inhibitors if required.

Who can participate

Age range

35 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus on oral hypoglycemic agents, serum creatinine levels less than 1.1 mg/dL, and serum uric acid levels between 5.5-6.5 mg/dL for males and 5-6 mg/dL for females Exclusion Criteria: * patients with tumor lysis syndrome, chronic kidney disease from other causes (e.g., hypertension, glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, or hydronephrosis), those on medications that could cause hyperuricemia (such as thiazide diuretics) or those on drugs that may induce proteinuria (e.g., NSAIDs, cyclosporine, penicillamine, or gold). Patients with uric acid levels exceeding 7 mg/dL were also excluded

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Urinary Albumin

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07177898

SponsorNarowal Medical College

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-09-23

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