A Study Comparing Outcomes of Kidney Transplants in Patients on Steroids Versus Those Who Discontinue Steroids
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2008-12-01
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Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the risks and benefits of steroid elimination versus
steroid therapy in renal transplant patients particularly looking at the effects on bone
mass, lipids, hypertension, and new onset diabetes.