Chinese herbal treatment to delay kidney failure in diabetic kidney disease
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This study tests a traditional Chinese medicine approach to slow down kidney damage in people with diabetic kidney disease. It aims to delay the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetic kidney disease.
- Your kidney function (measured by eGFR) is between 30 and 60, which is moderate reduction.
- You have protein in your urine (uACR 300 or higher).
- Your blood sugar (HbA1c) is between 7% and 10%.
- Your blood pressure is 150/90 or lower.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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