After being informed about the study and potential risks, all patients giving written informed consent will undergo a 1-week screening period to determine eligibility for study entry.~At week 0, patients who meet the eligibility requirements will be randomized in a double-blind manner (participant and investigator) in a 1:1 ratio to Febuxostat (80 mg, once daily) or Placebo (once daily) in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate 31:59).
The purpose of the study is to detect the effect of treatment of hyperuricemia on eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) as an objective criterion for assessment of progression of diabetic nephropathy in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.