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World J Methodol. Jul 20, 2021; 11(4): 187-198
Published online Jul 20, 2021. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v11.i4.187
Table 2 Changes in clinical parameters of the included studies
Intervention
Clinical parameters evaluated

Ref.
Creatinine (mg/dL)
Change in BUN (mg/dL)
Cystatin C (mg/L)
Weight loss (kg)
Cumulative urine volume (mL)
Baseline
Mean changes
Baseline
Mean changes
Baseline
Mean changes
Mean changes
NesiritideOwan et al[10], 20081.85 ± 0.710.04 ± 0.4444.8 ± 23.3-1.3 ± 12.8NANA-2.75 ± 3.27NA
Owan et al[10], 2008 (placebo)1.65 ± 0.420.09 ± 0.2538.3 ± 16.62.4 ± 6.8NANA-4.25 ± 3.42NA
Chen et al[13], 20131.650.02NANA1.660.07NA8574
Chen et al[13], 2013 (placebo)1.700.02NANA1.860.11NA8296