Metabolic Effects of Paricalcitol

Chronic Kidney Disease Clinical Trial

Official title: Effects of Oral Paricalcitol on Glucose Tolerance, Immune Cell Function, and Oxidative Stress in Stage 3-4 Chronic Kidney Disease

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment with paricalcitol, an active form of vitamin D, has beneficial effects on metabolic abnormalities in people with stage 3-4 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

Clinical Trial Description

Persons with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at markedly increased risk of death, particularly from cardiovascular disease (CVD). A number of metabolic abnormalities may contribute to adverse health outcomes in CKD, including glucose intolerance, altered immune cell function, and oxidative stress. Each of these metabolic stressors is a known complication of CKD. Since these metabolic abnormalities are also known to contribute to the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease, they are important potential therapeutic targets in CKD.

This study will test whether oral paricalcitol, an active form of vitamin D, will improve glucose tolerance, immune cell function, and reduce oxidative stress in people with stage 3-4 chronic kidney disease. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Kidney Diseases
• Renal Insufficiency, Chronic

• NCT number: NCT01003275
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Washington
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2
• Start date: October 2009
• Completion date: November 2011