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CARE-2 (Calcium Acetate (PhosLo®)/Sevelamer(Renagel®) Evaluation Study 2)
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating calcium acetate, sevelamer, and 1 other intervention for Calcinosis and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 203 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of two phosphate binders, PhosLo and sevelamer, on heart calcification in dialysis patients. The study will use a non-invasive technique, electron beam computed tomography (CT) scanning, to measure calcium in the coronary arteries, the aortic valve, and the mitral valve.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
667 mg gelcap, 2-4 t.i.d titrated to serum phosphorus level
1-3 tablets t.i.d, titrated to serum phosphorus level
20 mg PO qD (in PhosLo group), or held until D60 (sevelamer group); titrate by LDL levels and liver function tests