The effect of oral supplementation of paricalcitol on C-reactive protein levels in chronic kidney disease patients : GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of data from randomized controlled trials

S. M. Arabi, M. Shahraki-Jazinaki, M. Chambari, L. S. Bahrami, S. Sabeti, M. I. M. Gubari, Basil D. Roufogalis, A. Sahebkar

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Abstract

Background: Previous studies investigating the effect of oral supplementation of paricalcitol on reactive protein levels in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients reported inconsistent findings. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we have analyzed and interpreted the results obtained from previous randomized clinical trials on the effect of paricalcitol on C-reactive protein in CKD patients in the literature. Methods: MEDLINE, SciVerse Scopus, and Clarivate Analytics Web of Science databases were searched until January 2023 and related articles were obtained through a careful screening process allowing extraction of required data from selected articles. The effect size was calculated using a random effect model and weighted mean differences (WMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Heterogeneity among studies was evaluated using Cochran's Q test and I2. Results: Amongst the 182 articles obtained from the initial search, 4 studies (6 arms) were finally included in the meta-analysis. Pooled analysis shows that C-reactive protein levels significantly decrease after oral supplementation with paricalcitol (WMD: -2.55 mg/L, 95% CI (-4.99 to -0.11; P = 0.04). The studies used in this meta-analysis showed significant heterogeneity (I2 = 66.3% and P = 0.01). Conclusion: Oral paricalcitol supplementation in CKD patients can significantly reduce C-reactive protein levels, which may prevent CKD progression.
Original languageEnglish
Article number19
Number of pages9
JournalBMC Pharmacology and Toxicology
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2024

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Keywords

  • C-reactive protein
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Meta-analysis
  • Paricalcitol
  • Systematic review

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