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Cholecalciferol Supplementation for Anemia and Mineral and Bone Disorder in Hemodialysis Patients

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Vitamin D Deficiency
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Bone Diseases, Metabolic
Anemia
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Cholecalciferol
Dietary Supplement: Olive oil
Registration Number
NCT02214563
Lead Sponsor
Takayuki Hamano
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether cholecalciferol supplementation decrease the blood concentrations of hepcidin-25 in hemodialysis patients.

Detailed Description

There are 4 arms in this study: (1) Thrice-weekly cholecalciferol supplementation (3,000 IU), (2) Monthly cholecalciferol supplementation (equivalent to 9,000/week), (3) Thrice-weekly placebo, and (4) Monthly placebo. The primary analyses will be done regarding 2 cholecalciferol groups and 2 placebo groups as one group each, and we will evaluate the effect of cholecalciferol regardless of the supplementation regimen. As the secondary analyses, we will examine if there is any difference between thrice-weekly and once-monthly supplementation regimen.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with end-stage renal disease receiving thrice-weekly maintenance hemodialysis
  • On treatment with erythropoietin stimulating agent
  • With written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • On treatment with epoetin beta pegol as ESA
  • On supplementation with native vitamin D
  • Hypercalcemia (>=10.5 mg/dL of corrected serum calcium)
  • On treatment with intravenous iron agents
  • Judged as ineligible to the randomized study by the investigators

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Monthly cholecalciferolCholecalciferolCapsules containing a dose equivalent to 9,000 IU/week will be given at the end of the first hemodialysis session in the 3rd week of each month. Dissolved with olive oil and coated by soft capsule made of gelatin and glycerin.
Monthly placeboOlive oilOlive oil coated by soft capsule made of gelatin and glycerin.
Thrice-weekly cholecalciferolCholecalciferolCapsule containing 3,000 IU of cholecalciferol will be given at the end of each hemodialysis session. Dissolved with olive oil and coated by soft capsule made of gelatin and glycerin.
Thrice-weekly placeboOlive oilOlive oil coated by soft capsule made of gelatin and glycerin.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Serum concentrations of hepcidin-25The 3rd day
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Serum concentrations of hepcidin-25The 6th month
Percent change of erythropoietin resistance index (ERI) overtimeUp to the 6th month

ERI = Average weekly dose of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) over prior 4 weeks / post-dialysis body weight (kg) / Hb (g/dL)

Blood concentrations of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, bone specific alkaline phosphatase (BAP), and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAcP) 5bThe 6th month

In the secondary analysis, we will adjust baseline concentrations when comparing the groups.

Blood concentrations of high-sensitive C reactive protein (CRP), interleukin (IL)-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alphaThe 6th month

In the secondary analysis, we will adjust baseline concentrations when comparing the groups.

Blood concentrations of calcium, phosphate, and intact parathyroid hormone overtimeUp to the 6th month

In the secondary analysis, we will adjust baseline concentrations when comparing the groups.

Trial Locations

Locations (7)

Hyogo Prefectural Nishinomiya Hospital

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Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan

Akebono clinic

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Kumamoto, Japan

Nishi clinic

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Osaka, Japan

Futaba clinic

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Osaka, Japan

Higashikouri hospital

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Hirakata, Osaka, Japan

Department of Comprehensive Kidney Disease Research, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine

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Suita, Osaka, Japan

Obi clinic

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Osaka, Japan

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