Surgery may boost bone health in kidney transplant patients with stubborn high calcium
NCT ID NCT07415421
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares parathyroid surgery to standard monitoring in 85 kidney transplant recipients who still have high calcium and parathyroid hormone levels. The goal is to see if surgery improves bone density, physical function, and quality of life over 12 months. Participants are randomly assigned to either have the surgery or continue with regular check-ups and blood tests.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Subtotal parathyroidectomy (surgery to remove most of the parathyroid glands)
What this could lead to
If surgery proves better than monitoring, it could become a standard option to improve bone health and daily well-being for kidney transplant patients with this condition.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot trial with only 85 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries risks like infection or low calcium levels, and the benefit over conservative care is not yet proven.
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Departement of Nephrology, Aarhus University hospital
RECRUITINGAarhus, Central Jutland, 8200, Denmark
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