Efficacy of Alpha Tocopherol for Prevention of Contrast-induced Nephropathy in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients

Summary

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy of alpha tocopherol for prevention contrast-induced nephropathy in CKD patients undergoing elective coronary procedures.

Timeline

Start

2010-01

Primary completion

2010-10

Completion

2010-12

Publications

• Results Tasanarong A, Piyayotai D, Thitiarchakul S. Protection of radiocontrast induced nephropathy by vitamin E (alpha tocopherol): a randomized controlled pilot study. J Med Assoc Thai. 2009 Oct;92(10):1273-81.

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