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Official title Effect of Canagliflozin on Ultrafiltration & Fibrosis in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06913647
What this study is testing
What is Canagliflozin 300 MG?
Canagliflozin 300 MG is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily, being studied as a potential treatment for esrd.
Also referred to as Invokana 300 mg.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This is a phase II, proof-of-concept, placebo-controlled, double-blind, cross-over randomized clinical trial, assessing the effect of canagliflozin on peritoneal membrane function in patients on PD. The primary aim of this trial is to determine the short-term effects of canagliflozin, an SGLT-2 inhibitor, on glucose absorption by the peritoneal membrane and on ultrafiltration, as assessed by a standardized peritoneal equilibrium test.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adult patients with kidney failure on PD (both incident and prevalent) who are on a stable prescription of dextrose-based solutions for at least 3...
- Only high or high-average transporters, as classified by PET, will be included.
You likely can't join if
- History of euglycemic ketoacidosis
- Known hypersensitivity to canagliflozin
- Active peritonitis or tunnel infection
- Kidney transplant scheduled in the next 6 months
- Severe liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh class C stage)
- Recurrent severe genital or urine infections
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adult patients with kidney failure on PD (both incident and prevalent) who are on a stable prescription of dextrose-based solutions for at least 3 months.
- Only high or high-average transporters, as classified by PET, will be included.
- History of euglycemic ketoacidosis
- Known hypersensitivity to canagliflozin
- Active peritonitis or tunnel infection
- Kidney transplant scheduled in the next 6 months
- Severe liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh class C stage)
- Recurrent severe genital or urine infections
- Patients receiving digoxin, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, or ritonavir if these agents cannot be safely discontinued
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.