Trial Information

Summary: Adults with Kidney Disease sought for research study

UVa Health Systems Division of Nephrology (Kidney Center)
seeks women and men who have stage 4 or 5 Kidney Disease
or who are on hemodialysis to participate in a research study.

The purpose of the study is to see if an experimental drug called MK-0677, can increases Growth Hormone levels in those with decreased kidney function.

This study involves taking MK-0677 or a placebo (an inactive substance) and having blood drawn. Five study visits over about 3 months are required.
[When possible, study procedures for dialysis patients will be done on regular dialysis days.]


Study-related exams, tests and experimental medication provided free of charge.

§ Compensation for study completion is $175.


Contact Information:
For more information please contact:
Lori Ratliff @ 924-15820; email: lbr@virginia.edu
or
Dr. Warren K. Bolton, Chief of Nephrology
@ 924-1525; email: wkb5s@virginia.edu

IRB HSR # 12569
Principal Investigator: Dr. Warren Kline Bolton




www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/clinical_trials

Contact:

Lori B Ratliff RN
University of Virginia
School of Medicine
Nephrology, Internal Medicine
Box 800133
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Telephone: 434-924-5820
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Profile Page: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

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Trial listings updated: December 1, 2008 at 3:15:39 PM


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