Role of Coenzyme Q10 in Chronic Kidney Disease

This randomized placebo controlled double blind parallel clinical study will be conducted on 44 non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients (Stages 2-3b).Clinical Study Evaluating the Role of Coenzyme Q10 as Adjuvant Therapy to Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor on Blood Pressure, Proteinuria and Bone Metabolism in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. Patients will be recruited from, Internal Medicine Department, Nephrology Unit, Alexandria Main University Hospital, Egypt. Patients with albumin-to-creatinine ratio ≥ 30 mg/g, with serum Potassium \< 5 mEq/L and newly diagnosed patients with hypertension. The study duration will be 6 months. The patients will be randomized using stratified random block method into two groups. Group 1: Control group Non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients (Stages 2-3b). Patients will be treated with ramipril 10 mg/day and a placebo match Coenzyme Q10 capsules once per day.The dose of ramipril may be modified according to blood pressure control. Group 2: Coenzyme Q10 Non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients (Stages 2-3b).Patients will be treated with ramipril 10 mg/day and Coenzyme Q10 capsules (CoQ10) 200 mg/day. The dose of ramipril may be modified according to blood pressure control. Participants will be followed-up by weekly telephone calls and monthly direct meetings to assess their adherence for 6 months.

NCT Number	NCT05942027
Lead Sponsor	Tanta University
Conditions	Chronic Kidney Diseases
Enrollment	44 participants
Start Date	2023-07-15
Primary Completion	2026-07-14 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-07-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-06-19