Clinical Trial: A Phase IIb, Multicenter, Open-Label, Prospective Study of Bremelanotide in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Kidney Disease
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: A Phase IIb, Multicenter, Open-Label, Prospective Study of Bremelanotide in Diabetic Kidney Disease to Assess the Efficacy in Reducing Urinary Protein and Maintaining Podocyte Density and Function
Brief Summary:
This is a prospective, open-label trial to assess the efficacy of melanocortin receptor agonist bremelanotide (BMT) when administered with RAAS inhibition therapy after six months in subjects with Type II diabetic nephropathy.After six months of therapy, all subjects will remain in trial for further assessment and undergo a diagnostic renal biopsy to assess the effect of melanocortin therapy on diabetic histopathology at 12 months.
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