Chronic Renal Failure, Hemodialysis
Conditions
Keywords
CoQ10, hemodialysis, oxidative marker, antioxidant
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine whether CoQ10 administration is effective as an antioxidant in hemodialysis patients.
Detailed description
Oxidative stress has been recognized as a potential risk factor for such complications as atherosclerosis in hemodialysis patients. This study investigates whether CoQ10 administration is effective for protecting oxidative stress in hemodialysis patients. The subjects were recruited from day-time hemodialysis patients in Iwata City Hospital. 100 mg CoQ10 was administered every HD for 6 months. Several oxidative and antioxidative markers were measured in plasma at pre, 1, 3, 6 months and after washout.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* hemodialysis for at least 6 months
Exclusion criteria
* none
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oxidative protein concentration at 6 month | — |
| Antioxidant capacity at 6 month | — |
Countries
Japan