Moderate to severe pruritus significantly impairs the quality of life in peritoneal dialysis patients, and effective treatment options remain limited. κ-opioid receptor agonists may alleviate itching by modulating neural signaling pathways. This study is a multicenter, prospective, single-arm clinical trial, planning to enroll 93 patients. It aims to test the hypothesis that nalfurafine hydrochloride orally disintegrating tablets compared to baseline, with acceptable safety.
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Change in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score for Itch from baseline to Week4 of treatment period
Timeframe: This study includes a screening period (1-2 weeks, baseline assessment), a 4-week treatment phase (starting with nalfurafine 2.5μg/day, potentially increased to 5μg), and a 1-week follow-up period (to evaluate changes in itching severity).