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Thiamine for Diabetic Kidney Disease

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Led By Dr. Gudrun Caspar-Bell, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Saskatchewan
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Diagnosis of Type II diabetes which has been present for at least 5 years
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing whether thiamine supplements can help reduce inflammation in people with diabetes, which may in turn help reduce kidney and retinal damage.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for people who have had Type II diabetes for at least 5 years, with a specific kidney condition (microalbuminuria), controlled blood sugar levels (HbA1c ≤ 8%), and a BMI between 19-40. It's not open to those with serious other health issues, thiamine allergies or current use, recent trial participants, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if taking Thiamine (Vitamin B1) daily can prevent kidney damage in diabetics by reducing inflammation. Participants will either receive Thiamine or a placebo without knowing which one they're getting to compare the effects fairly.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Thiamine is generally considered safe and side effects are rare but may include mild reactions like itching or rash. Since it's a vitamin supplement, severe side effects are not commonly expected.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with Type II diabetes for at least 5 years.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Microabluminuria
Secondary outcome measures
Serum Thiamine Level
Other outcome measures
Inflammatory Markers
Urinary Thiamine Level

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Thiamine SupplementationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of SaskatchewanLead Sponsor
251 Previous Clinical Trials
154,370 Total Patients Enrolled
Dr. Gudrun Caspar-Bell, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Saskatchewan

Media Library

Placebo Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT01725412 — Phase 4
Diabetic Kidney Disease Research Study Groups: Thiamine Supplementation, Placebo
Diabetic Kidney Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Placebo Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT01725412 — Phase 4
Placebo 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT01725412 — Phase 4

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is there any risk associated with ingesting Thiamine 300mg orally on a daily basis?

"Owing to it being a Phase 4 trial and thus approved, the safety of Thiamine 300mg PO once daily was rated 3 on our scale."

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For whom is this trial an appropriate option?

"This research project is seeking 40 participants with diabetic nephropathy between the ages of 30 and 50. For eligibility, individuals must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) from 19 to 40 kg/m2 as well as a Type II diabetes diagnosis for not less than 5 years."

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Is there an age limit to the participants of this research trial?

"This study requires potential participants to be aged between 30 and 50, adhering strictly to the eligibility criteria."

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Is this trial currently in the process of enrolling participants?

"This evidence-based research is not currently looking for volunteers. It was first posted on the 1st of November 2012 and last updated in late November that same year. However, there are presently 49 other trials actively recruiting participants."

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~3 spots leftby Apr 2025