Chronic Kidney Disease
Conditions
Keywords
Statin
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
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.
Interventions
Atorvastatin 20mg daily for 6 months
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* All chronic hemodialysis patients attending Shahid Mohammadi hospital during the study period * Accepting to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* Refusing to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Serum IgG, IgA and IgM level | 6 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Drug side effects | 6 months |
Countries
Iran