Akebia Therapeutics

This study tests a new pill, vadadustat, taken three times a week, against the usual injected medicine for anemia in people with kidney failure who are on dialysis. About 350 adults will take part to see if the pill can safely keep their red blood cell levels in a healthy range. …

This study planned to test a daily pill called vadadustat for anemia in children with chronic kidney disease. It aimed to see if the pill could safely replace standard injections. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.

This study was designed to test a once-daily pill called vadadustat for treating anemia in children with chronic kidney disease. The goal was to see if the drug could safely raise red blood cell levels without the need for injections. However, the study was withdrawn before enrol…