New blood test may reveal bone health in kids on dialysis

NCT ID NCT07007338

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new, non-invasive method using calcium isotope ratios in blood to see if the drug cinacalcet improves bone calcium balance in children aged 3-17 who are on dialysis and have secondary hyperparathyroidism. Researchers will measure these ratios before and three months after starting cinacalcet. The goal is to find a better way to monitor bone health without invasive procedures.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

cinacalcet

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a non-invasive way to monitor bone health in children on dialysis, helping doctors tailor treatments like cinacalcet more effectively.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-stage study (20 participants) that only measures a biomarker, not clinical outcomes. The isotope method is still experimental and may not translate into direct patient benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

renal osteodystrophy secondary hyperparathyroidism secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant

    RECRUITING

    Bron, 69500, France

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  • Service de Néphrologie - Transplantation - Hémodialyse pédiatrique Hôpital Robert Debré

    RECRUITING

    Paris, 75019, France

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Service de Néphrologie pédiatrique Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades

    RECRUITING

    Paris, 75012, France

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  • Service de Pédiatrie CHU de Bordeaux

    RECRUITING

    Bordeaux, 33000, France

    Contact

  • Service de pédiatrie 1 CHU Hautepierre

    RECRUITING

    Strasbourg, 67000, France

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  • Service de pédiatrie multidisciplinaire CHU de Montpellier

    RECRUITING

    Montpellier, 34295, France

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  • Unité de néphrologie pédiatrique, Hôpital Archet 2, CHU de Nice

    RECRUITING

    Nice, 06202, France

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