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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Pentoxifylline improves kidney and heart health in diabetic patients
Última actualización 18 de agosto de 2026
Key finding
Microalbuminuria changed −43.18 ± 52.13 mg/24 h in PTF-G at 12 months (p < 0.001).
Pentoxifylline added to standard therapy in adults with diabetic nephropathy.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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Study focus
Pentoxifylline added to standard therapy in adults with diabetic nephropathy.
Clinical relevance
This study evaluated Pentoxifylline added to standard therapy in adults with diabetic nephropathy.
Keep in mind
Limitations were not clearly described in the extracted text.
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Oliva M, Marcela Á, Carmen P, et al. Pentoxifylline Treatment in Diabetic Nephropathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Medical Sciences. 2026;14(1):26. doi:10.3390/medsci14010026
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Pentoxifylline and Albuminuria, Estimated glomerular filtration rate, Left ventricular mass index.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Pentoxifylline
Primary outcomes
- Albuminuria
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate
- Left ventricular mass index
Evidence topics
Primary intervention
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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
1
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 64
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Related topics
3
Evidence pairs
93
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High relevance in at least one topic
Why it is useful
- Contributes to 3 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
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Evidencia principal
Tema de evidencia
Diabetic Kidney Disease
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Core evidence
Study findings
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Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Pentoxifylline → Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Pentoxifylline → Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 25
- Negative
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerLeft ventricular mass index
Pentoxifylline → Left ventricular mass index
Pentoxifylline → Left ventricular mass index
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on Pentoxifylline and Kidney Function, Pentoxifylline and Kidney Function.
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Medications
Pentoxifylline → Kidney Function
Medications
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
View evidenceMedications
Pentoxifylline → Kidney Function
Medications
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 25
- Negative
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Kidney Function Evidence Hub
All studies measuring Kidney Function
1 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Kidney Function as a key outcome.
Pentoxifylline Evidence Hub
All studies on Pentoxifylline
1 studies
intervention_hubContributes to Pentoxifylline evidence base.
Recent Diabetes Research
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Published within the last 2 years.
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Intervention: Pentoxifylline
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Outcome: Albuminuria
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Outcome: Estimated glomerular filtration rate
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Does Pentoxifylline improve albuminuria?
Emerging Evidence
Pentoxifylline appears to improve Albuminuria.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Albuminuria
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Pentoxifylline improve left ventricular mass index?
Emerging Evidence
Pentoxifylline appears to improve Left ventricular mass index.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Left ventricular mass index
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Pentoxifylline improve estimated glomerular filtration rate?
Emerging Evidence
Pentoxifylline may worsen Estimated glomerular filtration rate or be associated with harm.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Estimated glomerular filtration rate
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | moderate negative | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
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