New itch relief pill tested for dialysis patients
NCT ID NCT07650851
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a tablet called nalfurafine hydrochloride to treat severe itching in people on maintenance hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease. About 150 adults will take the tablet once daily for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in itching severity using a visual scale and track any side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nalfurafine hydrochloride
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a new option to relieve severe itching in people on dialysis, improving their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with no phase designation, so results are uncertain. The drug may not reduce itching more than standard care, and side effects are possible.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chinese PLA General Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100853, China