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CompletedNCT00770796

Statins for Prevention of Contrast Induced Nephropathy

Usefulness of Atorvastatin (80 mg) in Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients With Chronic Renal Disease

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
304 (actual)
Sponsor
Ospedale Misericordia e Dolce · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

In this randomized study the investigators wish to explore the role of pre-procedural statin therapy for the prevention of contrast induced nephropathy in patients with moderate-to-severe renal dysfunction, submitted to elective coronary or angioplasty.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DRUGAtorvastatin80 mg die
DRUGPlacebo

Timeline

Start date
2006-04-01
Primary completion
2008-03-01
Completion
2008-03-01
First posted
2008-10-10
Last updated
2015-10-16

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00770796. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.