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Pioglitazone to Reduce Sympathetic Overactivity in CKD Patients

Phase 4 Terminated NCT03471117

ConditionChronic Kidney Diseases
PhasePhase 4
SponsorThe University of Texas at Arlington
StatusTerminated
Enrollment5 participants
InterventionsPioglitazone
Start dateApr 1, 2018
Completion dateJan 14, 2020
Results postedJul 27, 2026

Summary

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death. An overactive sympathetic nervous system in CKD patients is one of the major mechanisms increasing the cardiovascular risks in this patient population. Recently, some studies have shown that a drug typically used to improve glucose control (pioglitazone) may also reduce sympathetic nerve activity and improve blood vessel function. The goal of this study is to determine whether a short-term treatment with pioglitazone can reduce sympathetic nerve impulses throughout the body in CKD patients.

Muscle Sympathetic Nerve Activity (MSNA)

1 month · MSNA burst frequency (bursts/min)

Pioglitazone43 ± 8 MSNA burst frequency (bursts/min)
Placebo41 ± 10 MSNA burst frequency (bursts/min)

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