Status:

TERMINATED

A Phase II, Randomized, Cross-Over, Vehicle-Controlled, Double-Blind, Multicenter Study of the Safety, Pharmacodynamics, and Preliminary Efficacy of GHRP-1/AG in Subjects With ESRD on Hemodialysis

Lead Sponsor:

QLT Inc.

Conditions:

End Stage Renal Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Malnutrition and altered protein catabolism are serious problems in renal failure and hemodialysis (HD) patients. The purpose of this study is to characterize the safety of GHRP-1/AG in subjects with ...

Detailed Description

This is a randomized, cross-over, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study. Subjects will receive single subcutaneous injections of the active GHRP-1/AG study treatment and vehicle control (ATRIGEL deli...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Subjects with ESRD who have been on HD for at least 3 months and have a urea reduction rate (URR) of at least 65%.
  • Subjects who are 18 to 70 years of age.
  • Subjects who have a body mass index (BMI) less than 30, albumin greater than 3.3 g/dL, and MIS of 5 to 10 (inclusive).

Exclusion

  • Subjects who have diabetes and are currently taking insulin.
  • Subjects who have a history of or current significant central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
  • Subjects who have active infection at baseline.
  • Subjects who have active or unstable cardiac or arterial disease.
  • Subjects who have uncontrolled tertiary hyperparathyroid condition.
  • Subjects who have anemia.
  • Subjects who have a history of hepatitis or current liver disease.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

3 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00381602

Start Date

September 1 2006

End Date

May 1 2007

Last Update

April 4 2011

Active Locations (2)

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Tulane University Medical School

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70112

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Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905