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Effectiveness of Atorvastatin on IL2, IL6, TNFalpha and HLA Levels in the Recipient's Kidney Graft From a Living Donor (ATORV15)
Renal insufficiency is a priority disease in the health system, which may require renal replacement therapy based on kidney transplantation, which is considered as therapy of choice. During the procedure of kidney transplantation, the body is subjected to ischemia-reperfusion damage that generates late complications related to graft function. Recently the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of statins have been emphasized, which could be beneficial in kidney transplantation.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 3 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 48 |
| Start date | 2015-08 |
| Completion | 2018-01 |
Conditions
- Renal Insufficiency
Interventions
- Atorvastatin
- Placebo
Primary outcomes
- HLA levels in the kidney graft biopsy — 12 months
HLA levels were measure by immunohistochemistry, observing alteration between groups.
Countries
Mexico