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The Effect of Curcumin Against Colistin-induced Nephrotoxicity

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Acute Kidney Injury
Drug-Induced Nephropathy
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT05613361
Lead Sponsor
October 6 University
Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to investigate the possible nephroprotective effect of curcumin in critically ill patients receiving colistin.

Detailed Description

The study will investigate the possible nephroprotective effect of curcumin when added to patients infected by MDR Gram-negative bacteria and require intravenous colistin therapy, curcumin will be given concurrently with colistin and discontinued at the same time as Colistin.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
214
Inclusion Criteria
  • All critically ill adult patients (18-65 years old) who are infected by MDR Gram-negative bacteria and require intravenous colistin therapy
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients receiving intravenous colistin therapy for < 72 hours.
  • Patients receiving renal replacement therapy (RRT).
  • Patients with diseases that may contribute to renal impairment such as systemic lupus erythematosus, acute myocardial infarction, cancer, HIV infection, glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency, or urinary tract stone.
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Known allergy to the study medications.
  • Patients with chronic kidney diseases (creatinine clearance < 60 mg/dL).
  • Elevated total liver enzymes (AST, and ALT) three times above the upper limit of normal.
  • Patients with acute decompensated heart failure signs and symptoms requiring intravenous loop diuretics and/or intravenous inotropes and/or ACE inhibitors.
  • Uncontrolled diabetes (Glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb A1C) >8%).
  • Hypotensive patients defined as decrease in blood pressure less than 90/60 mm Hg.
  • Recent use of vitamins with antioxidant properties such as beta carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium, or N-acetylcysteine or any other medications known to have nephroprotective activities.
  • Patients receiving other nephrotoxic drugs at enrollment (e.g., aminoglycosides, vancomycin, or amphotericin B) or administration of contrast medium within 7 days.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group 1Colistinpatients in this group will receive loading dose of colistin intravenously of 9 MIU followed by maintenance doses of 4.5 MIU given every 12 hours.
Group 2Colistinpatients in this group will receive loading dose of colistin intravenously of 9 MIU followed by maintenance doses of 4.5 MIU given every 12 hours and curcumin will be administered as orally or through nasogastric tube at a dose of 2 capsules every 6 hours (1 gm/6 hour)
Group 2Curcuminpatients in this group will receive loading dose of colistin intravenously of 9 MIU followed by maintenance doses of 4.5 MIU given every 12 hours and curcumin will be administered as orally or through nasogastric tube at a dose of 2 capsules every 6 hours (1 gm/6 hour)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The incidence of acute kidney injuryBaseline to hospital discharge, an average of 14 days.

colistin induced nephrotoxicity (CIN) is defined as increase of serum creatinine by 0.3 mg/dL 48 hours after colistin administration

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mortality rateBaseline to 30 days post discharge
The incidence of acute tubular necrosis (ATN)Baseline to hospital discharge, an average of 14 days.

will be evaluated by fractional excreted sodium (FENa)

The difference between the levels of urinary NGALBaseline to hospital discharge, an average of 14 days.
Total length of ICU and hospital stays.Baseline to hospital discharge, an average of 14 days.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Cairo University Hospitals

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Cairo, Egypt

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