drugset / Trial / NCT00852969

Niacin and Endothelial Function in Early CKD

NCT00852969

RandomizedParallel-groupTriple-blindTreatment

Summary

The purpose of this study is to obtain information on whether raising levels of HDL-cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol) can improve how blood vessels work in kidney disease. This may help us understand the causes leading to high rates of heart disease in kidney disease and also ways to reduce this risk.

Timeline

Start
2008-08
Primary completion
2012-04
Completion
2012-04

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Comparator Niacin Small molecule 1000 mg