
Mechanisms of EPO-induced Hypertension
Chronic Kidney DiseaseBlood Pressure1 moreThe investigators hypothesize that compared to untreated controls, erythropoietin (EPO) therapy in anemic patients with chronic kidney disease will raise diastolic blood pressure (BP). The magnitude of increase in diastolic BP at 12 weeks after treatment will be related to two factors. First, endothelial dysfunction and worsening of endothelial function from baseline to 4 weeks and second, the change of forearm blood flow in response to breathing oxygen and the change in this measure from baseline to 4 weeks. Study procedures include fasting blood draws, ambulatory blood pressure, urine collection, and forearm blood flow tests. The study hopes to accrue 160 subjects.

Exercise in Patients With End Stage Kidney Disease
Renal FailureThis study will be conducted over a 3 year time period. This is a trial of an exercise intervention vs. standard of care in patients receiving chronic dialysis. The specific aims will be to determine feasibility of patient recruitment, adherence to the exercise program, and efficacy of the intervention on patient important outcomes. The exercise intervention will be delivered to randomized participants for 12 months, and consist of the prescribed use of Nordic Walking poles, online resources for exercise in the home, regular use of a pedometer to monitor progress, and regular verbal encouragement to exercise (monthly) by dialysis unit staff. Both groups will receive the same standard of care co-interventions including individualized dialysis prescriptions and health-care interactions according to practices at their centre.

A Study to Evaluate the Safety (Compared to Iron Sucrose), Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of Ferumoxytol...
Chronic Kidney Disease; Iron Deficiency AnemiaPrimary Objectives: To evaluate the safety (compared to iron sucrose) and efficacy of ferumoxytol in pediatric CKD subjects with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) or who are at risk of development of IDA Secondary Objective: To determine the single-dose pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) profile of ferumoxytol in pediatric subjects.

Ph2 Study NKT2152 With Palbociclib & Sasanlimab in Subjects With Advanced Clear Cell Renal Cell...
ccRCCClear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma21 moreThe goal of the Lead-in phase of the study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy, pharmacokinetics (PK) and determine recommended dose for expansion (RDE) of NKT2152 in combination with palbociclib (Doublet) and with palbociclib and sasanlimab (Triplet) in subjects with advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) who received prior therapy. The goal of the Expansion phase of the study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy, PK at the selected RDE and identify the RP2D for NKT2152 in combination with palbociclib (Doublet) and with palbociclib and sasanlimab (Triplet) in subjects with advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) who received prior therapy.

Efficacy and Safety of SHR-2010 Injection in the Treatment of Primary IgA Nephropathy
Primary IgA NephropathyThe study is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy, and safety of SHR - 2010 injection in patients with primary IgA nephropathy.

Patient-driven Management of BP in CKD
Chronic Kidney DiseaseThe proposed research will evaluate if patients managing their blood pressure medications under the guidance of a clinical pharmacist works better to lower blood pressure than patients monitoring their blood pressure at home and the standard care. 60 Veterans with chronic kidney disease (CKD) will be included in the study. The study will further evaluate factors that may influence the Veteran to accept the self-management approach and what factors in the VHA healthcare system affect the implementation of the self-management approach.

Home-based Interventions for FrAilty preveNTion in AdultS With DIabeTes and Chronic Kidney Disease...
Diabetes Type 2Frailty1 moreOne of the most common problems in people with diabetes (DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the high frequency of other coinciding medical conditions such as osteoporosis and frailty. Frailty in particular is very common in adults with DM and CKD and it can result in significant muscle weakness which can result in increasing difficulties with performing activities of daily life (ADL). This can lead to an increase risk for falls, bone fractures and increasing hospitalization. The investigators have showed that adults with DM and CKD who have frailty use hospital services more frequently, have reduced quality of life and difficulties with performing their ADLs1. There is some evidence that early screening for frailty and lifestyle interventions that focus on healthier eating and physical activity can help prevent frailty from getting worse. The study purpose is to develop and test a home-based lifestyle intervention program focused on optimizing diet and the ability to perform your ADLs in adults with DM and CKD. The goal of this program is to ensure that adults with DM can live healthier lives within the community.

Efficacy and Safety of Metformin Versus Empagliflozin on Chronic Kidney Disease Progression
Renal InsufficiencyChronicThis randomized controlled trial aims at evaluating the efficacy and safety of the antidiabetics metformin versus empagliflozin on chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression in patients with CKD stages 2 or/and 3.

Losartan and Uric Acid Metabolism in Children With Proteinuric Nephropathies
Uric Acid NephropathyThe aim of this study is to assess the serum uric-acid lowering effect of losartan in children with proteinuric nephropathies. Patients already treated with enalapril will be randomized to receive losartan and/or enalapril in a cross-over designed study. Those who recruit the inclusion criteria will receive enalapril and/or losartan during a one month period, followed by a 15 days of wash out (under enalapril treatment). On day 46, the second period of 30 days of treatment start (enalapril or losartan, whichever was not received initially). Before randomization, a baseline 24 hours urine and a fasting blood sample will be obtained to assess uric acid excretion and serum uric acid values along with renal function and electrolyte levels. Then, similar determinations will be performed at days 30, 46 and 76.

A Clinical Study of MIL62 in Primary Membranous Nephropathy
Primary Membranous NephropathyThis study was divided into two stages. In the first stage (Phase Ib), 30 subjects were randomly divided into MIL62 600mg, MIL62 1000mg and cyclosporine groups at a ratio of 1:1:1, with 10 subjects in each group. Tolerance to MIL62 was evaluated within 4 weeks after the first administration. If the overall safety is determined by the investigator and sponsor to be tolerable to MIL62, phase II enrollment will be initiated. The second stage was also randomly divided into MIL62 600mg, MIL62 1000mg and cyclosporine groups according to the ratio of 1:1:1, 30 subjects in each group, to evaluate the efficacy of MIL62 and cyclosporine in the treatment of primary membranous nephropathy. Eligible subjects in both phases received treatment and follow-up for a total of 104 weeks. The 76-week overall response rate was the primary endpoint.