Evaluate Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Minocin (Minocycline) for Injection in Subjects With Renal...
Renal InsufficiencyAcute3 moreThis is a Phase 1, open-label, single-dose study of the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of Minocin® (minocycline) for injection in subjects with renal insufficiency.
Study to Compare Palindrome vs. BioFlo DuraMax Dialysis Catheters
Chronic Kidney DiseaseNumerous catheter designs have been studied to increase efficacy and minimize complications of catheter hemodialysis. Major complications of catheters include thrombosis, central venous stenosis, infection, and dialysis inadequacy. Thrombosis must be avoided if possible because using too many catheters may exhaust all of the catheter insertion sites on the body, as well as increase the risk of infection. This prospective study compares the complications and general outcomes of patients who receive hemodialysis using the mainstream Palindrome catheter versus the newer BioFlo DuraMax catheter. This study will examine outcomes of patients who receive hemodialysis using either the Palindrome catheter or the BioFlo catheter. Patients will be observed and outcomes will be recorded for three to six months. Outcomes will be analyzed and compared to draw conclusions on which catheter produces less catheter thrombosis.
Autologous Neo-Kidney Augment (NKA) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease...
Chronic Kidney DiseaseType 2 DiabetesA Phase II, Open-Label Safety and Efficacy Study of an Autologous Neo-Kidney Augment (NKA) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease (RMTX-CL001). NKA is made from expanded autologous selected renal cells (SRC) obtained from the patient's kidney biopsy. All enrolled subjects will be treated with up to two injections of NKA at least 6 months apart.
Vitamin D Supplement Study for Stage Three and Four Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3 and 4The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of vitamin D3 versus vitamin D2 in raising vitamin D levels and suppressing parathyroid hormone levels in patients with kidney disease who are not on dialysis.
Hydroxychloroquine in Cardiovascular Disease in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Proof of...
Kidney FailureChronic2 morePresence of multiple traditional and nontraditional risk factors of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD) including inflammation in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) contribute to high CVD morbidity and mortality in this patient population. Additionally, the traditional approaches towards the therapy of CVD have little impact on CV mortality in these patients. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) used as anti-inflammatory in rheumatological disorders, has multiple beneficial properties relevant to the process of vascular disease. The effects of HCQ on atherosclerosis (AS) and vascular disease in CKD is not known yet. Thus, the study hypothesis is that HCQ treatment in individuals with CKD will provide clinically significant benefit in the management of CVD and will provide biological and functional atherosclerotic benefits.
Effects of Ergocalciferol on Erythropoetin Stimulating Agent Dose
Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3-5Hypothesis: The supplementation of Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) to those with Vitamin D deficiency in the Chronic Kidney Disease population requiring recombinant human erythropoietin for the treatment of anemia related to kidney disease will reduce the dose of erythropoietin required to maintain a nonanemic state.
Does Thiazolidinedione Therapy Improve Endothelial Function and Preserve Renal Function
Chronic Kidney DiseaseThe hypothesis of the current proposal is that chronic pioglitazone therapy will result in improved endothelial function, decreased inflammation, and preservation of renal function in patients with CKD but without diabetes.
Bardoxolone Methyl Evaluation in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
Renal InsufficiencyChronic2 moreThis study assesses the efficacy of bardoxolone methyl relative to placebo in delaying progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and cardiovascular deaths in patients with Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes receiving standard of care.
Rosiglitazone and Insulin Resistance in Renally Impaired Patients
Chronic Kidney DiseaseInsulin Resistance30 non-diabetic, non-obese patients with stage 4 chronic kidney disease will be asked to participate in this metabolic study. The primary aim of this study is to determine the effect of rosiglitazone on insulin resistance in non-obese patients with non-diabetic stage 4 CKD. Secondary end points are the effects on inflammation (hsCRP), lipid profile, bone density and body composition.
Treatment of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in the Uremic Patient
Secondary HyperparathyroidismChronic Kidney Disease1 moreThe purpose of this study is to compare alfacalcidol and paricalcitol in the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in hemodialysis patients.