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New tablet could scratch the itch for dialysis patients

NCT ID NCT07098351

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether nalfurafine hydrochloride tablets can safely reduce moderate-to-severe itching in people undergoing peritoneal dialysis. About 93 participants will take the drug daily for up to 4 weeks, and their itch levels will be measured using a simple 0-to-10 scale. The goal is to see if this medication offers meaningful relief for a common and distressing symptom.

What this could mean

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Active substance
nalfurafine hydrochloride (orally disintegrating tablet)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a new treatment option for severe itching in people on peritoneal dialysis, improving their comfort and daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with no placebo group, so results may not be definitive. The drug may cause side effects or not work for everyone.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 93 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: At the time of signing informed consent: * Aged 18-85 years (inclusive), regardless of gender. * Chronic renal failure patients on regular peritoneal dialysis for ≥3 months, with no anticipated major treatment changes or rapid disease progression during the trial. * Able to understand and comply with study procedures, voluntarily participate, and provide written informed consent. At formal enrollment: * During the baseline period, ≥5 days with both morning and evening VAS scores recorded, and the average of the higher VAS values (morning/evening) ≥50 mm. * During the baseline period, ≥5 days with Xie-Kawashima itching severity assessed both morning and evening, including ≥2 days where the maximum itching score (morning/evening) was ≥3 (moderate). Exclusion Criteria: * Poor dialysis compliance, deemed by the investigator to affect efficacy/safety assessments. * Poor dialysis compliance, deemed by the investigator to affect efficacy/safety assessments. * Peritoneal dialysis regimen adjusted within 2 weeks prior to screening. * Currently on or planning hemodialysis within 2 months. * Planned kidney transplant or elective surgery during the study. * Peritonitis within 4 weeks prior to screening, unable to continue peritoneal dialysis. * ALT, AST, GGT, or total bilirubin \>2× upper limit of normal (ULN) during screening. * Pruritus not caused by chronic kidney disease (e.g., allergic, physical, infectious skin diseases, cholestatic liver disease). * Severe cardiovascular disease (NYHA Class III/IV, acute MI, unstable angina, large pericardial effusion, severe arrhythmia, or ECG abnormalities deemed unsafe for participation). * Active malignancy within 12 months prior to screening, or recent radiotherapy/chemotherapy/targeted/immunotherapy. * Uncontrolled or drug-treated fungal/bacterial/viral infections (e.g., active TB, HIV). * Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP ≥180 mmHg or DBP ≥110 mmHg). * Current systemic corticosteroids/immunosuppressants (topical excluded). * Psychiatric or cognitive disorders. * Initiated/adjusted restricted medications (antihistamines, systemic/local corticosteroids \[excluding ear/eye\], calcineurin inhibitors, gabapentin, pregabalin) within 7 days prior to screening, or anticipated changes during the study. * Initiated/adjusted medications affecting pruritus assessment (antipsychotics, hypnotics, SSRIs, anxiolytics, TCAs) within 2 weeks prior to screening, or anticipated changes during the study. * Opioid agonists/antagonists used within 2 weeks prior to screening. * Phototherapy for pruritus within 1 month prior to screening. * History of drug abuse, dependence, or alcoholism within 12 months prior to screening. * Allergy to opioids or trial drug excipients. * Participation in another clinical trial with investigational drugs/devices within 28 days prior to screening, or residual investigational drug within 5 half-lives. * Pregnant, breastfeeding, positive pregnancy test, or unwilling to use contraception during the study. * Other conditions deemed unsuitable by the investigator.

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  • Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital

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    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, China

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