The Everolimus-Transplant Exit Strategy Trial (E-TEST)
Kidney FailureChronicThe purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of everolimus (Zortress®) in preventing antibody formation in patients with chronic failing kidney transplants. Everolimus (Zortress®) is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of rejection in kidney transplant. The primary objective for the study is to determine whether conversion of patients with chronic renal graft failure approaching dialysis to an everolimus-based regimen will prevent allosensitization. The secondary objective will be to determine whether conversion of patients with chronic renal graft failure to everolimus (elimination of calcineurin inhibitor) will delay the onset of dialysis.
Management of Mineral and Bone Disease in Hemodialysis-Calcitriol vs. Paricalcitol
Kidney FailureSecondary Hyperparathyroidism2 moreThe purpose of this non-inferiority study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of a mineral and bone disease treatment protocol based on calcitriol to one based on paricalcitol in hemodialysis patients using revised Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) parathyroid hormone targets.
Effect of Short Term Aliskiren Treatment in Kidney Transplant Patients
Kidney DiseaseKidney Failure1 moreThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a short-term aliskiren treatment on kidney metabolism in patients at high risk for developing kidney dysfunction (i.e. kidney transplanted patients). The study is aimed at evaluating if any effect on kidney metabolism [using proton MR Spectroscopy(1H-MRS)] can be detected following a 6 months treatment with aliskiren regardless of its anti-hypertensive role. 1H-MRS can record a larger number of chemical species (up to 40) in the kidney, and monitor changes according to the pathologic state and health of the transplanted kidney.
Correcting Anemia and Native Vitamin D Supplementation in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Kidney TransplantationAnemia3 moreThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of anemia correction and vitamin D supplementation in kidney transplant recipients.
Oral Tonapofylline (BG9928) in Patients With Heart Failure and Renal Insufficiency
Renal InsufficiencyHeart FailureThe main purpose of this study is to determine the safety and tolerability of tonapofylline (BG9928) when given at different doses to patients with heart failure and renal insufficiency. This study will also explore: Disease related quality-of-life Exercise capacity Renal function Concomitant medications
Phase III Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of Fermagate and Lanthanum Carbonate
Chronic Kidney FailureMagnesium iron hydroxycarbonate is a phosphate binder that absorbs phosphate from food, reducing the amount that the body can absorb. The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of magnesium iron hydroxycarbonate in subjects requiring hemodialysis, compared with a marketed phosphate binder, lanthanum carbonate and placebo.
An Open Label Pharmacokinetic Study Of Gabapentin In Japanese Subjects With Renal Impairment Including...
PK Properties Of Gabapentin In Subjects With Impaired Renal FunctionTo confirm the pharmacokinetics following administration of gabapentin to Japanese subjects with renal impairment, compare the results to Western study results and confirm the adaptive possibility of dose adjustment in US package insert to Japanese.
A Dose Conversion Study of Epoetin Alfa in Subjects With the Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease.
AnemiaChronic Renal InsufficiencyThe purpose of this study was to evaluate hemoglobin stability in subjects who had received darbepoetin alfa for a minimum of 3 months prior to study entry who were then converted to epoetin alfa at the same dosing frequency to maintain a hemoglobin level of 12 plus or minus 1 g/dL (range 11-13- g/dL).
Induction of Donor Specific Tolerance in Recipients of Living Kidney Allografts by Donor FCRx Infusion...
Kidney FailureAn open-label study to assess the safety, efficacy, and tolerance of FCRx cell therapy in adult recipients within 12 months after kidney transplantation from a living donor.
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the Renal Assist Device in Patients With Acute Renal...
Kidney FailureAcuteThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the RAD to determine whether the RAD is effective in reducing mortality in patients with Acute Renal Failure due to Acute Tubule Necrosis and to evaluate the safety of the RAD If the RAD works normally when used for as long as 72 hours If the RAD will provide added benefits to normal CVVH therapy for patients with Acute Renal Failure