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Investigations of the Optimum Serum Bicarbonate Level in Renal Disease
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Sodium bicarbonate and Placebo for Chronic Renal Insufficiency and Diabetes Mellitus. Completed, enrolled 74 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if treatment with sodium bicarbonate will lower urine levels of proteins that are indicators of kidney damage in people with diabetes who also have chronic kidney disease.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will receive 0.5 meq of sodium bicarbonate per 1 kilogram of lean body weight daily. The total amount will be divided into twice daily doses.
Participants will receive an identical number of placebo tablets had they been assigned to the intervention. Placebo will be divided into twice daily doses and receive this for six months.