Kidney anemia pill for kids pulled before starting
NCT ID NCT05082571
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study planned to test a daily pill called vadadustat for anemia in children with chronic kidney disease. It aimed to see if the pill could safely replace standard injections. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
vadadustat (a pill to boost red blood cell production)
What this could lead to
If it had worked, this could have offered a daily pill to manage anemia in children with kidney disease, possibly replacing injections.
What could go wrong
The trial was withdrawn before any participants enrolled, so no data exist. Even if run, it was an early-phase study with unknown safety and efficacy in children.
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Conditions
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Research Site
Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, United States