Open AccessEffect of oral cromolyn sodium on CKD-associated pruritus and serum tryptase level: a double-blind placebo-controlled study
Author(s) -
G. Vessal,
M.M. Sagheb,
Shen Shilian,
Peyman Jafari,
Soliman MohammadiSamani
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
nephrology dialysis transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.654
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1460-2385
pISSN - 0931-0509
DOI - 10.1093/ndt/gfp628
Subject(s) - medicine , cromolyn sodium , placebo , double blind , complication , tryptase , gastroenterology , mast cell , immunology , pathology , alternative medicine , asthma
Generalized pruritus is a significant complication in end-stage renal disease patients. The mechanism is unknown and most treatments are ineffective. This study is the first clinical trial designed to evaluate the effect of cromolyn sodium (CS) on renal itch.
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