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Effect of Theophylline to Prevent Contrast Induced Nephropathy in Patients With Renal Insufficiency

Effect of Theophylline to Prevent Contrast Induced Nephropathy in Patients With Renal Insufficiency

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR-TRC-09000682
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2006-03-27
Start date
2006-03-30
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2017-04-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Coronary Heart Disease & Chronic Renal Insufficiency

Interventions

Two groups:Theophylline infusion in addition to N-acetylcysteine and saline hydration once versus No drug in addition to N-acetylcysteine and saline hydration

Sponsors

Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion: 1. Patient willing to sign informed consent form; 2. Patient over 18 years of age; 3. Patient undergoing coronary angiography or intervention; 4. Patient with a serum creatinine 1.30 to 4.52 mg/dL (115 to 400 umol/l).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion: 1. Patient with known allergy to or have already taken N-acetylcysteine (Fluimucil), theophylline or contrast agents; 2. Patinet is in acute renal failure (2 Cr level differ by 15% within 1 month); 3. Patient in cardiogenic shock; 4. Patient with significant cardiac arrhythmia; 5. Pregnant women; 6. Patients with child bearing age without appropriate contraception; 7. Current dialysis patient; 8. Concomitant use of dopamine and mannitol

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Development of contrast nephropathy, defined as an increase in serum creatinine concentration of > and = 0.5 mg/dL, or a reduction in estimated glomerular filtration rate of > and = 25% of the baseline value, within 48 hours after the procedure;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJeffrey Wing Hong FUNG
jwhfung@cuhk.edu.hk+852 2683-8525

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026