Association Between Chronic Kidney Disease Stage and Circulating FGF23 Cleavage Intensity in Pati… (NCT07676526) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Association Between Chronic Kidney Disease Stage and Circulating FGF23 Cleavage Intensity in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
France80 participantsStarted 2026-09
Plain-language summary
This cross-sectional proof-of-concept study aims to investigate the relationship between chronic kidney disease (CKD) severity and circulating FGF23 cleavage intensity estimated by the iFGF23/cFGF23 ratio. Eighty male patients aged 55-75 years with CKD stages 3a to 5 will be included (20 per stage). Blood samples obtained during routine nephrology care will be supplemented by two additional tubes to measure iFGF23, cFGF23, hepcidin, erythropoietin, 1,25-vitamin D and TRAP5b. The primary endpoint is the iFGF23/cFGF23 ratio. Secondary analyses will evaluate the associations between FGF23 forms and renal, hematological, iron metabolism and mineral bone parameters. This study will provide the first human data on FGF23 cleavage alterations across CKD stages and may identify novel biomarkers for anemia and cardiovascular complications.
Who can participate
Age range
55 Years – 75 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* MRC stage 3a-5 based on the most recent GFR measurement
* Patient enrolled in or eligible for a social security program
* Patients who have received informed consent regarding the study and have given their verbal consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
* Active cancer or a history of cancer in remission for less than 5 years, or a history of cancer in remission for more than 5 years with specific oncological treatment still ongoing.
* Participation in another study related to treatments for the disease
* Patients under legal guardianship (legal guardianship or conservatorship)
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Evaluate the association between CKD stages and the intensity of circulating FGF23 cleavage in CKD patients.
Timeframe: At inclusion
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07676526
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne