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A Prospective, Non-randomised, Single-arm, Open-Label Pilot Clinical Study Evaluating the Effect of PTH Lowering on Erythropoietin Consumption in Calcitriol-Resistant Patients
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Paricalcitol and Darbepoetin alfa for Moderate to Severe Secondary Hyperparathyroidism and Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Diseases. Completed, enrolled 65 participants.
Detailed Summary
To evaluate the effect of PTH lowering on erythropoietin consumption in calcitriol-resistant patients with stage 5 chronic kidney disease.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Paricalcitol was administered by intravenous bolus. The initial dose was calculated according to the following formula: \[Paricalcitol (µg) = iPTH (pg/mL) / 80\]. Subsequent doses were determined based on iPTH, calcium and phosphorus levels.
Routine darbepoetin alfa use was allowed when transferrin saturation (TSAT) was ≥ 20% and ferritin ≥ 200 μg/L, and hemoglobin level \< 11.5 g/dL. The initial dose was 0.25 to 0.75 µg/kg/week, and the maintenance dose was 0.13 to 0.35 µg/kg/week. Target hemoglobin level was between 10 to 11.5 g/dL.