Effect of Statins on IgG, IgA and IgM Level in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This is double blind randomized controlled trial on the statins effects on serum IgG, IgA and IgM level in chronic hemodialysis patients in Bandarabbas
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Detailed Description
This study is a randomized controlled trial of statins effect on serum IgG, IgA and IgM level on chronic hemodialysis patients in Bandarabbas. The study is carried out in Hormozgan, Iran. Seventy four patient were randomized either to receive atorvastatin in addition of usual treatment or not. The primary outcomes were serum IgG,IgA and IgM level. The secondary outcome was drug side effects.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: lipitor atorvastatin 20mg daily |
Drug: Lipitor
Atorvastatin 20mg daily for 6 months
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Serum IgG, IgA and IgM level [6 months]
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Drug side effects [6 months]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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All chronic hemodialysis patients attending Shahid Mohammadi hospital during the study period
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Accepting to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Refusing to participate in the study
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Shahid Mohammadi hospital | Bandar Abbas | Hormozgan | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 79176 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Hamidreza Mahboobi, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- statins and Immunoglobulins