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Anti-Inflammatory and Endothelial Protectant Effects of Paricalcitol
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating paricalcitol and Placebo for Chronic Kidney Disease and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 24 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The study is about possible protective effects of paricalcitol (Zemplar) upon inflammation, blood pressure and kidney function. Kidney Inflammation occurs when white blood cells become abnormally stimulated and accumulate in the kidney and cause damage to the kidney. The purpose of this study is to determine if paricalcitol helps improve kidney injury, blood pressure control and kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease. The study will last about 7 weeks and involves about 8 visits to the medical center.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
1 mcg or 2 mcg for 4 weeks.
Placebo