Why the study?
Does enalapril reduce urinary albumin excretion in normotensive diabetic patients with persistent proteinuria?
Population
24 normotensive diabetic patients with persistent proteinuria
Comparison
Enalapril 5 mg once a day for 6 months vs Corresponding placebo
Design
RCT, Randomly allocated
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
Loading...
May support ACEI use in normotensive diabetic proteinuria; extends renoprotection beyond BP or hemodynamic effects.
Does enalapril reduce urinary albumin excretion in normotensive diabetic patients with persistent proteinuria?
Low-dose enalapril reduces urinary albumin excretion in normotensive diabetic patients with persistent proteinuria without altering systemic blood pressure or glomerular hemodynamics.
Stornello et al. (1988) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: