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Filter by:The objective of this study is as follows: - Perform genetic analysis to define the prevalence of each of the known gene mutations in an unselected cohort of patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) - Perform a comprehensive assessment of cardiovascular status to determine the incidence of any cardiac abnormalities in patients with FSGS - Determine if patients with mutations in specific proteins are more likely to have cardiovascular abnormalities - Initiate long-term follow up in all patients to determine whether cardiac prognosis is related to any specific genetic abnormality
This study examines patients with chronic kidney disease-related anemia and measures changes in the metabolism of the heart using FDG/PET scanning, before and 6 months after their health-care provider has initiated anemia management therapy with the FDA-approved drug darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp), which is approved for chronic kidney disease-related anemia. The investigators hypothesize that the heart has abnormal metabolism with the anemia of chronic kidney disease but this improves after correction of this anemia with darbepoetin alfa.
This is a pilot observational study to evaluate subjects with chronic kidney disease acceptance of an alert device linked to an informational website intended to increase recognition of chronic kidney disease, and to guide patients and providers to the safe delivery of care required for this disease. Primary device was a bracelet with the alternative of a key fob with same information supplied when requested. Patients usage of the device was evaluated by survey with Likert scale as to whether the device is 0 = not useful, 1 = somewhat useful, 2 = extremely useful
Overall research aims: This study will examine the effect of vitamin D supplementation on the function of the endothelium and microcirculation of patients with chronic kidney disease and vitamin D deficiency. Hypothesis: Vitamin D therapy in patients with CKD and concomitant vitamin D deficiency will improve endothelial, and therefore microcirculatory function, reduce levels of oxidative stress and thus reduce the risk of future CVS events in this population.
The goal of this proposal is to investigate the potential for ACE-inhibitors (ACE-I)(drugs primarily used to treat hypertension or congestive heart failure) to prevent or delay cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) by examining their impact on aortic stiffness in people with stage 3 CKD in a randomized, controlled study.
This is an open-label, single-arm, baseline-controlled, multicenter efficacy and safety switch study involving 500 CKD subjects suffering from anemia and treated previously with a stable dose of ESA s.c. Correction of anemia will be maintained by s.c. administration of HX575 in two frequencies (i.e. qw and q2w), in order to maintain an Hb target range of 10.0-12.0 g/dL.
1. To evaluate the effectiveness of AST-120 (spherical carbon adsorbent) added to standard-of-care therapy in moderate to severe Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD III-IV), on time to first occurrence of any event of the triple composite outcome of initiation of renal replacement therapy, decline of eGFR 50% or more or doubling of serum creatinine (sCr) when compared with standard-of-care group; 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of AST-120 (spherical carbon adsorbent) to GFR and proteinuria; 3. To evaluate the effectiveness of AST-120 (spherical carbon adsorbent) to health related quality of life; 4. To evaluate the safety and tolerability of long-term AST-120 therapy in patients with CKD; 5. To evaluate the all-cause mortality and hospitalization apart from those planned for operation and intervention)
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the superiority of MCI-196 over placebo and non-inferiority with simvastatin in reducing serum low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol in subjects with chronic kidney disease Stage V on dialysis. This study incorporates a Washout Period and two treatment periods - an active comparison phase and a placebo-controlled withdrawal phase.
This study is a multicenter, prospective, interventional study. It does not have a control group. All participants will receive 160 mg valsartan for 8 weeks. Among them, the patients with persistent proteinuria (defined as proteinuria more than 1 g/g after 8 weeks treatment of valsartan) will receive 320 mg valsartan for further 16 weeks. Participants who did not receive any ACEI or ARB previously will have a titration period for 4 weeks (80 mg for 4 weeks, 160 mg for 4 weeks, and then 320 mg for 16 weeks). The investigators will evaluate the change of urinary angiotensinogen excretion between at baseline, at 8 weeks, and 24 weeks.
The purpose of this clinical study is to compare the effects of Genz-644470 with the effects of placebo and sevelamer carbonate (Renvela®) on the reduction of serum phosphorus in hyperphosphatemic chronic kidney disease participants on hemodialysis.