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Indoxyl sulfate (IS) is a uremic toxin that accelerates the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). AST-120 (Kremezin®; Kureha Corporation, Tokyo, Japan) removes indole, which is the precursor of IS, in the intestine, and reduces the accumulation of IS. This drug has been shown to retard the deterioration of renal function in CKD patients through reducing the levels of IS.

IS was reported to promote aortic calcification and stimulate the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC). IS also inhibits endothelial proliferation and wound repair. With this background, the investigators will performed the study whether AST-120 improve the endothelial dysfunction in CKD patients.


Clinical Trial Description

The purpose of this study is to examine whether Kremezin, Indoxyl sulfate lowering agent improve endothelial dysfunction in stage 3,4 chronic kidney disease patients ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment


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NCT number NCT01157260
Study type Interventional
Source Ewha Womans University
Contact MINA YU, MD
Phone +82-2-2650-2562
Email yuelizabeth@hanmail.net
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Start date September 2010
Completion date December 2011

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