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A Phase 4 Pharmacokinetic Study of Hectorol Injection and Zemplar Injection in CKD Subjects on Hemodialysis

Information source: Genzyme
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on June 20, 2008
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Intervention: Hectorol (doxercalciferol injection) (Drug); Zemplar (Paricalcitol injection) (Drug)

Phase: Phase 4

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: Genzyme

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Ajay Duggal, M.D., Study Director, Affiliation: Genzyme

Summary

This study will measure serum levels of the active Vitamin D compound that circulates in hemodialysis subjects treated with either doxercalciferol injection (Hectorol®) or Zemplar® (paricalcitol injection).

Clinical Details

Official title: A Randomized , Open-Label, Cross-Over, Pharmacokinetic Study of Doxercalciferol and Paricalcitol Following Multiple Intravenous Injections in Chronic Kidney Disease Subjects on Hemodialysis

Study design: Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Crossover Assignment, Pharmacokinetics Study

Primary outcome: Pharmacokinetic Study

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- The subject must be receiving hemodialysis three times per week for a minimum of three

months.

- The subject must be receiving intravenous doxercalciferol or paricalcitol at each

dialysis session (three times weekly) for a minimum of 12 weeks prior to Screening.

- At Screening Visit the subject's laboratory measurements must be within the following

ranges: Serum iPTH measurement between 150-800 pg/mL; Corrected calcium measurement ≤ 10. 5 mg/dL; Serum phosphorus measurement ≤ 7 mg/dL

Exclusion Criteria:

- Any ongoing use of over the counter or prescription vitamin D preparations except

doxercalciferol or paricalcitol injection or multivitamins.

- History of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

Locations and Contacts

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Additional Information

US FDA Approved Full Prescribing Information for Hectorol® Injection

Starting date: February 2007
Ending date: July 2007
Last updated: December 21, 2007

Page last updated: June 20, 2008

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