Could a simple Vitamin-Like injection slash anemia drug use in kidney dialysis?
NCT ID NCT07160452
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding levocarnitine injections to standard care can reduce the amount of anemia medication needed by people on kidney dialysis. About 94 adults on long-term dialysis will receive either levocarnitine after each session or usual care alone for 6 months. The goal is to see if levocarnitine helps maintain healthy red blood cell levels with lower drug doses, which could cut costs and side effects.
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Active substance
Levocarnitine (a form of carnitine) given as an injection after dialysis
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a cost-effective way to manage anemia in dialysis patients by reducing the dose of standard anemia drugs needed.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center Phase 4 trial with only 94 participants. The benefit may be modest or not seen at all, and results may not apply to all dialysis patients.
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