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Lactoferrin Supplementation in Diabetic Nephropathy

NCT07764991 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-08-14

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Summary

Multiple pathways and mediators, including oxidative stress, inflammation, and the over-activity of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system are involved in the development of albuminuria and progression of diabetic nephropathy (DN), of which oxidative stress is the most prominent. Previous research has shown that lactoferrin (LF) has multi-pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anticancer, antibacterial, antifibrotic and immunogenic properties . Lactoferrin was reported to be a useful nutritional supplement to support immunity and antioxidant status and suppress systemic inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers ( ↓ TNF-α, ↓ IL-6, ↓ IFN-γ, ↓ IL-1β, ↑ IL-10) in previous studies. Lactoferrin, in vitro, has been reported to reduce oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis and fibrosis in acute and chronic kidney disease. Moreover, different rat models with kidney injury have proven the nephroprotective effect of LF through decreasing the levels of urinary albumin to creatinine ratio, serum creatinine, serum urea, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and also through reducing the expression of kidney damage markers; osteopontin, renin and IL-6. Furthermore, LF improved glycemic control and lipid markers through significant improvement of HbA1c, FBG, insulin resistance, body mass index and lipid markers.

Hence, this study aims to evaluate the effect of LF on the clinical outcomes of type 2 diabetic patients with DN.

Conditions

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Lactoferrin

Lactoferrin 250mg/day

DRUG

Antidiabetic

Antidiabetic (insulin+/oral hypoglycemics)

OTHER

Placebo

Placebo pills

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ain Shams University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-01
Primary Completion
2027-02-28
Completion
2027-02-28

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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