Intravenous Chelators in Lead-Burdened Type 2 Diabetic Nephropathy (NCT07706946) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Intravenous Chelators in Lead-Burdened Type 2 Diabetic Nephropathy
42 participantsStarted 2026-08-01
Plain-language summary
Based on previous basic experiments revealing that patients with type 2 diabetic nephropathy exhibit higher blood lead levels than the general population, this study aims to systematically evaluate the impacts of short-term and long-term blood lead exposure on renal function progression in such patients, so as to provide novel epidemiological evidence for clinical intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 1\. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetic nephropathy; 2. Baseline blood lead level ≥5 µg/dl; 3. Chronic kidney disease stage ≤3; 4. 24-hour urinary protein \< 8 g; 5. Age ≥18 years old; 6. Able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* 1\. Combined hypertension; 2. Combined hyperlipidemia; 3. History of autoimmune diseases; 4. Personal history of malignant tumors; 5. Reversible renal insufficiency (malignant hypertension, urinary tract infection, recent use of nephrotoxic drugs); 6. Past occupational lead exposure history; 7. Drug allergy to calcium disodium edetate; 8. Unable to complete follow-up or provide informed consent.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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
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Change in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) from baseline at 12 months follow-up after intravenous lead chelation therapy
Timeframe: 3 months of intravenous lead chelation intervention, followed by 12 months of follow-up assessment with detections every 3 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07706946
SponsorThe Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine