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Ferric Citrate and Chronic Kidney Disease in Children

Exploring ferric citrate's effects on kids with chronic kidney disease.

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Ferric Citrate and Chronic Kidney Disease Study

We are studying children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to see if a medicine called ferric citrate (FC) can help. CKD is when kidneys don't work as well as they should. FC might help with levels of a substance called intact FGF23 (iFGF23), which is important for bone health. This study is double-blind, meaning neither the doctors nor the patients know who gets FC or a fake pill (placebo). We need kids aged 6-18 with CKD stages 3-4. The study lasts 12 months, and blood tests will be done several times to check safety and results.

  • The study will last for 12 months with regular check-ups.
  • Participants must be between 6-18 years old and have CKD stages 3-4.
  • Participants should not have allergies to the study medicines or certain health conditions.

More info: Visit fit4kid.dgsom.ucla.edu

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    Chronic Kidney Diseases

NCT04741646

University of California, Los Angeles

10 May 2025

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