Efficacy and Safety of Paricalcitol in the Reduction of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism After Kidne… (NCT01939977) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Efficacy and Safety of Paricalcitol in the Reduction of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism After Kidney Transplantation.
Spain148 participantsStarted 2014-01
Plain-language summary
To demonstrate the superiority of paricalcitol treatment at early renal post-transplantation (M6) in the control of iPTH (Intact parathyroid hormone) compared to the use of vitamin D nutritional supplements (calcifediol) in patients with renal transplantation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient that have willingly signed and dated the ICD (Informed Consent Document) approved by the EC (Ethics Committee) before any study procedure and after they have been explained the study, they have read the ICD and have had the opportunity to make questions about it.
* Patients of both genders and older than 18 years candidates to an immediately renal transplantation from living or deceased donor.
* 24 hours previous to the transplantation, patient must have a significant grade of secondary hyperparathyroidism, defined as iPTH (Intact parathyroid hormone) levels between 110 and 600 pg/mL as per central laboratory results.
* Patients with a preformed antibody panel \<20% 24 hours before the transplantation or that are considered by the investigator of low immunological risk (PRA determination is being done on local laboratory, not central).
* Serum calcium (corrected by albumin) \< 10 mg/dL 24 hour previous to the transplantation as per central laboratory results.
* Patients that are to be treated with immunosuppression based on tacrolimus, mofetil mycofenolate or mycophenolic acid and with steroids and that are not going to be treated with mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) inhibitors. Tacrolimus and steroids must not be removed on the 6 month post-transplantation.
* Patients that are able to take oral capsules on the first week post-transplantation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Third or subsequent renal transplantation.
* Positive cross-match assay or…
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?
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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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Percentage of Patients With iPTH Serum Concentration >110 pg/mL.