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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT05018221

NCT05018221 Better Evidence and Translation for Calciphylaxis

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NCT ID NCT05018221
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor University of Sydney
Condition Calciphylaxis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 350 participants
Start Date 2021-08-26
Primary Completion 2029-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Vitamin K1Magnesium citrateSodium Thiosulfate

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 350 participants in total. It began in 2021-08-26 with a primary completion date of 2029-12.

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Brief Summary

This global platform study will evaluate multiple interventions, across several domains of therapeutic care, in adult patients with kidney failure and newly diagnosed calciphylaxis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Currently receiving haemodialysis, or peritoneal dialysis that can be converted to haemodialysis, with planned ongoing haemodialysis a minimum of three times per week for at least the duration of the protocolised calciphylaxis treatments within this trial 2. Have a new calciphylaxis ulcer present for less than 10 weeks 3. Age ≥ 18 years 4. Eligible for randomisation in at least one recruiting domain 5. The participant and treating physician are willing and able to perform trial procedures Exclusion Criteria: Nil

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Sibyl Masterman

✉ sibyl.masterman@sydney.edu.au

📞 8036 5272

Principal Investigator

Meg Jardine

STUDY CHAIR

University of Sydney

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05018221 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Calciphylaxis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05018221 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 350 participants.

Is NCT05018221 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05018221 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at sibyl.masterman@sydney.edu.au for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05018221 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Concord, Australia, Kogarah, Australia, Liverpool, Australia, New Lambton Heights, Australia and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05018221 clinical trial?

NCT05018221 is sponsored by University of Sydney. The principal investigator is Meg Jardine at University of Sydney. The trial plans to enroll 350 participants.

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