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Effect of Velphoro on Serum Phosphate and Albumin in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Hyperphosphatemia
Hypoalbuminemia
Peritoneal Dialysis Complication
Interventions
Drug: Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide Chewable Tablet
Registration Number
NCT04046263
Lead Sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Brief Summary

Prospective pilot study to determine if changing the phosphate binder to sucroferric oxyhydroxide for for 6 months improves disordered mineral metabolism and nutrition status in peritoneal dialysis patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
17
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • On peritoneal dialysis at least 3 months with a Kt/V of ≥ 1.7
  • Use of Automated Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Serum phosphate > 5.5 mg/dL or <5.5 mg/dL on a binder other than velphoro
  • Serum albumin ≤ 3.7 g/dL
  • Able to provide consent
  • Ability to complete self-reported questionnaire
Exclusion Criteria
  • Inadequate dialysis
  • Current use of sucroferric oxyhydroxide
  • Significant comorbid conditions that lead the investigator to conclude that life expectancy is less than 6 months
  • Active malignancy
  • Recent episode of peritonitis
  • Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant
  • Anticipated kidney transplantation within 6 months
  • Factors judged to limit adherence to interventions
  • Known adverse side effect to sucroferric oxydroxide

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
InterventionSucroferric Oxyhydroxide Chewable TabletOpen-label, one arm study. Patients receive sucroferric oxyhydroxide three times daily and dose is titrated to keep serum phosphate at goal.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Serum Phosphate at BaselineBaseline

Serum phosphate at baseline

Serum Phosphate at 6 Months6 months

Serum phosphate at end of study (6 months)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Serum PTHBaseline, 6 months

Change in serum PTH (perathyroid hormone) from baseline to 6 months

Serum AlbuminBaseline, 6 months

Changes in serum albumin from baseline to 6 months

Serum FGF236 months

Change in serum FGF23 from baseline to 6 months

Serum Prealbumin6 months

Change in prealbumin from baseline to 6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

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