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Study of Safety and Efficacy of Doxercalciferol in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3 or 4, and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Insufficiency
Registration Number
NCT00123461
Lead Sponsor
Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of Hectorol® (doxercalciferol) capsules in treating patients with Stage 3 or Stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) with secondary hyperparathyroidism who have vitamin D levels in the normal range. Previous studies with doxercalciferol were conducted in patients who had low levels of vitamin D.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
70
Inclusion Criteria
  • Plasma iPTH value above 110 pg/mL for CKD Stage 3 subjects or above 150 pg/mL for CKD Stage 4
  • Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level greater than or equal to 30 ng/mL
  • CKD Stage 3 evidenced by a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) from the abbreviated MDRD equation between 30-59 mL/min or CKD Stage 4 evidenced by a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) from the abbreviated MDRD equation between 15-29 mL/min
Exclusion Criteria
  • Serum cCa > 9.5 mg/dL
  • Serum P > 4.6 mg/dL
  • Abnormal liver functions
  • Anticipated requirement for maintenance hemodialysis
  • Use of active vitamin D sterol therapy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Laboratory measurement of intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH)6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Laboratory measurement of serum bone markers6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (19)

AKDHC Medical Research Services

🇺🇸

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

UCLA Diabetes Reseach Center

🇺🇸

Alhambra, California, United States

Apex Research of Riverside

🇺🇸

Riverside, California, United States

George Washington University Hospital

🇺🇸

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Discovery Medical Research Group

🇺🇸

Ocala, Florida, United States

Nephrology Associates

🇺🇸

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States

Georgia Kidney Associates, Inc.

🇺🇸

Marietta, Georgia, United States

Michigan Kidney Consultants, P.C.

🇺🇸

Pontiac, Michigan, United States

Twin Cities Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, United States

Montefiore Medical Center

🇺🇸

Bronx, New York, United States

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AKDHC Medical Research Services
🇺🇸Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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