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The Role of FGF23 and Asymmetric Dimethylarginine (ADMA) in Chronic Kidney Disease

Conditions
Metabolic Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease
Registration Number
NCT01317186
Lead Sponsor
Ankara Education and Research Hospital
Brief Summary

In chronic kidney disease calcium (Ca) and phosphate (P) metabolism disorders are very common and also they are one of the leading causes of morbidity in these population. FGF23 is a novel factor that contributes Ca-P disorders. It has been hypothesized that FGF 23 increase is mediated by asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA). The aim of the study is to evaluate this hypothesis.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • between ages of 18 - 65 years old
  • chronic kidney disease of stage 2-4
Exclusion Criteria
  • presence of diabetes mellitus or ischemic hearth disease
  • taking vitamin d therapy

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ankara Education and Research Hospital

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Ankara, Turkey

Ankara Education and Research Hospital
🇹🇷Ankara, Turkey
Alper AZAK
Contact
dralperazak@gmail.com
Bülent Huddam
Sub Investigator

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