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ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
Phase 3Completed· 260 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Difelikefalin Injection +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Difelikefalin Injection 0.5 microgramsfrom record
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NCT05885737Phase 3Completed

A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicentre, Phase 3, Clinical Study of Difelikefalin in Haemodialysis Chinese Adult Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe Pruritus

Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma·interventional·Posted Jun 2, 2023·Updated Sep 12, 2025

In Brief

A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Difelikefalin Injection and Placebo Injection for Uremic Pruritus. Completed, enrolled 260 participants across 35 sites.

Detailed Summary

This a multicentre study that consists of a 12-week double-blind period, and an optional 14-week open-label extension period and a 1-week follow-up period.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsUremic Pruritus
CountriesChina

Timeline

Phase 3CompletedFinished
202420252026
First PostedJun 2, 2023
Enrollment StartMay 18, 2023
Primary CompletionSep 25, 2024
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.4 yearsPosted 3.1 years ago

Interventions

Difelikefalin Injectiondrug

Participants receive Difelikefalin three times a week (0.5 micrograms/kg dry body weight). Difelikefalin is administered by intravenous bolus injection into the venous line of the dialysis circuit at the end of each dialysis.

Placebo Injectiondrug

Participants receive Placebo three times a week (0.5 micrograms/kg dry body weight). Placebo is administered by intravenous bolus injection into the venous line of the dialysis circuit at the end of each dialysis.