New drug offers hope for dialysis Patients' unbearable itching

NCT ID NCT03802617

First seen Jan 03, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested an experimental drug called MR13A9 in 247 adults on hemodialysis who had severe itching (uremic pruritus). The goal was to see if the drug safely reduces itch intensity compared to a placebo. Participants rated their worst daily itch on a 0-10 scale, and the main analysis looked at the change after 8 weeks.

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Locations

  • Research Site

    Multiple Locations, Japan

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