A randomized, open-label, controlled, multiple dose, safety, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic study of PLS240 in pediatric participants 1 month to <18 years of age with secondary hyperparathyroidism and chronic kidney disease receiving maintenance hemodialysis
NCT ID NCT07890584
First seen Oct 22, 2026 · Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Summary
Approximately 56 participants who are 1 month old to 17 years old will be enrolled in this study. The total duration for this study will be 38 weeks (or up to 42 weeks when participants require a washout period due to prior exposure to prohibited medications) and includes the following periods: * Active screening period of 6 weeks (or, up to 10 weeks for participants requiring a washout period). * Treatment period of 28 weeks consisting of a 19-week dose titration period and 9-week stable dose period. * Safety follow-up period of 4 weeks.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 56 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2032
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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1 month to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female participants age of \>1 month to \<18 years (Cohort 1: ≥13 to \<18 years, Cohort 2: \>1 month to \<13 years). 2. Dry weight ≥7 kg during screening. 3. Diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) undergoing maintenance hemodialysis at the time of screening. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of congenital long QT syndrome, second- or third-degree heart block, ventricular tachyarrhythmias, or other conditions associated with prolonged QT interval. 2. Anticipated parathyroidectomy during the study period. 3. Scheduled kidney transplant during the study period. 4. Participants received a parathyroidectomy within 6 months prior to randomization. 5. Receipt of cinacalcet therapy within 4 weeks prior to screening assessments and through randomization. 6. Receipt of etelcalcetide within 6 months prior to screening assessments and through randomization.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Site # 10103
Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States
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