Can a blood pressure drug protect kidneys in scleroderma crisis?

NCT ID NCT01241383

First seen May 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested whether bosentan, a drug used for lung and blood vessel problems, can help protect kidney function in people with scleroderma who develop a sudden kidney crisis. Sixteen adults with scleroderma and kidney crisis took bosentan for 6 months. The goal was to see if the drug could improve kidney outcomes and survival.

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Locations

  • Pôle de médecine interne Centre de référence Maladies rares Groupe I Maladies systémiques et maladies auto-immunes rares en particulier Vascularites nécrosantes et les sclérodermies - Hôpital Cochin

    Paris, 75014, France

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