diabetes
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. BP > 130 / 80 mmHg by losartan 50mg, telmisartan 20mg, valsartan 80mg or candesartan 8mg 2. All three consecutive spot urinary albumin measurements at outpatients' clinic within 1 year < 30mg /gCr
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Past history of microalbuminuria, overt proteinuria or any kidney diseases 2. Pregnancy 3. Severe liver dysfunction 4. Cancer 5. Poor glycemic control (HbA1c > 10%) 6. Other reasons for exclusion
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. changes in urinary IgG, transferrin and ceruloplasmin excretions 2. blood pressure lowering effects. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Akita University School of Medicine Endocrinology, diabetes and geriatric medicine