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Treatment of Early Stage Renal Failure With Active Vitamin D or a Phosphate Binder.

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Kidney Failure
Interventions
Drug: Etalpha
Registration Number
NCT01231438
Lead Sponsor
Helse Stavanger HF
Brief Summary

Patients with reduced renal function normally develop hyperparathyroidism, which in turn is associated with increased cardiovascular risk and de-calcification. Hyperparathyroidism may be enhanced by an increased level of FGF23 which is often seen in the early stage of renal failure. This pilot study will investigate the FGF23-lowering effect of early initiation of treatment with a phosphate binder versus active vitamin D in an open crossover design.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
21
Inclusion Criteria
  • Renal failure stage 3B
  • 25(OH)vitamin D level above 50 nmol/l
  • Age over 18 years
  • Written consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Major surgery during the previous 6 months
  • Myocardial infarct during the previous 6 months
  • Unstable heart failure
  • Ongoing treatment for any malignancy
  • History of frequent infections
  • Pregnancy
  • Ongoing treatment with steroids, lithium or biphosphonates

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
RenvelaRenvelaTreatment for 2 weeks
EtalphaEtalphaVit D Treatment for 2 weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
FGF23 serum levelChange over 2 weeks of treatment
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Calcium serum levelChange over 2 weeks of therapy
Phosphate serum levelChange over 2 weeks of therapy
CTX-1 serum levelChange over 2 weeks of therapy
PINP serum levelChange over 2 weeks of therapy
PTH serum levelChange over 2 weeks of therapy

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Stavanger University Hospital

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Stavanger, Norway

Oslo Universitetssykehus Rikshospitalet

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Oslo, Norway

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