New drug offers hope for dialysis Patients' unbearable itching

NCT ID NCT04711603

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study tested a drug called MR13A9 in 178 adults on hemodialysis who had severe itching not caused by other conditions. Participants rated their worst itch daily on a 0-10 scale. The study compared MR13A9 to a placebo to see if it better reduced itching over 4 weeks, then continued to check long-term safety. The goal was to ease this common and distressing symptom.

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Locations

  • Research Site

    Multiple Locations, Japan

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