CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of AC-134 in Chronic Kidney Diseases

Taiwan100 participantsStarted 2024-06-05

Plain-language summary

The objective is to explore the effects of adding AC-134 on renal function, proteinuria, uremic toxins, and metabolism-related markers in chronic kidney disease.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 20-90 years. * Diagnosed with stage 3-5 chronic kidney disease, excluding dialysis patients. * Signed informed consent is required before enrollment. Exclusion Criteria: * Use of other brand-activated charcoal supplements during the study period. * Pregnant or lactating women. * Patients who have undergone kidney transplantation. * Obstructive nephropathy within the past month. * Acute kidney injury within the past three months. * Gastrointestinal bleeding or severe constipation within the past three months. * Patients with active malignancy within the past two years. * Severe cardiovascular diseases such as congestive heart failure New York class III-IV or cerebrovascular disease * Severe liver disease, such as liver cirrhosis with ascites. * Active infectious disease

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

Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) measurement

Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) levels

Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months

Uremic toxins assay

Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06441435

SponsorTaichung Veterans General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-11

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 90 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.