Hyperuricemia as Early Indication of CKD Progressing in Prediabetic (NCT07199205) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Hyperuricemia as Early Indication of CKD Progressing in Prediabetic
150 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major global health problem, and hyperuricemia has emerged as both a consequence and a potential driver of its progression. Elevated uric acid contributes to renal impairment through oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, inflammasome activation, and crystal deposition. Epidemiological studies show that hyperuricemia often precedes CKD and serves as an independent predictor, with prevalence reaching up to 38% among CKD patients.
Prediabetes, another growing health concern, is associated with higher serum uric acid levels and increased risk of developing both diabetes and CKD. Factors such as obesity, fatty liver, and dyslipidemia mediate this link. Clinically, higher uric acid levels are correlated with faster eGFR decline and higher risk of ESRD, with the uric acid/HDL ratio proposed as a novel risk marker.
Although debate persists about whether hyperuricemia directly causes CKD, emerging genetic and epidemiological evidence supports its independent role. Given the rising prevalence of prediabetes and hyperuricemia, identifying hyperuricemia as a modifiable early predictor of CKD progression in prediabetic patients could help improve prevention, risk stratification, and management
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria:
* Adults aged 18 years and older.
* Diagnosed with prediabetes, defined according to the American Diabetes - - - - Association (ADA) criteria (fasting plasma glucose 100-125 mg/dL, HbA1c 5.7-6.4%, or 2-hour plasma glucose 140-199 mg/dL after oral glucose tolerance test).
* Baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥60 mL/min/1.73 m² (CKD stages 1-2).
* Willingness to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures.
Exclusion criteria:
* Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (fasting plasma glucose ≥126 mg/dL, HbA1c ≥6.5%).
* Established CKD stage 3 or higher (eGFR \<60 mL/min/1.73 m²).
* History of gout or current use of uric acid-lowering therapy (e.g., allopurinol, febuxostat) or acute gout.
* Use of medications known to significantly affect uric acid levels (e.g., thiazide diuretics, high-dose aspirin).
* Pregnancy or lactation.
* Presence of severe comorbid conditions (e.g., malignancy, active infection, advanced liver disease).
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.