The Effect of Oral Niacinamide on Plasma Phosphorus Levels in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients (NCT00508885) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1/2
The Effect of Oral Niacinamide on Plasma Phosphorus Levels in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
United States17 participantsStarted 2006-10
Plain-language summary
Hyperphosphatemia is common in the peritoneal dialysis population. Current strategies are insufficient to optimize phosphorus control. Animal studies have shown niacinamide, a form of vitamin B, to reduce phosphate uptake by the rat small intestine. Our trial investigates the use of niacinamide, in addition to standard phosphorus lowering strategies, to reduce plasma phosphorus levels in peritoneal dialysis patients versus placebo.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \> 18 years
* Capable of giving informed consent
* Duration of peritoneal dialysis \> 3 months
* Dose of phosphate binder(s) stable over previous 2 week period
* Plasma phosphours \> 4.9 mg/dL based on most recent laboratory data within 1 month of enrollment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy
* Known liver disease
* Active peptic ulcer disease
* Treatment with carbamazepine
* Intolerance to niacinamide or niacin
* Current medication regimen including niacin or niacinamide \> 100 mg daily
* Planned or expected surgical procedure in the next 4 months
* Patients in nursing home or extended care facilities where administration of the study drug may not be appropriately given
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The change in plasma phosphorus after 8 weeks of niacinamide versus placebo