Chronic kidney disease
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria are as follows: CKD 4 and 5 patients with volume overload and insufficient response to loop or other diuretic agents; older than 20 years old; being able to express clear understanding of the purpose of the study; being able to complete a written informed consent. Patients gender will not be restricted. Informed consent can be obtained by families for those who are not able to write it by themselves.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous history of tolvaptan use 2. Contraindication for tolvaptan 3. Unable to take an oral medication 4. Requiring immediate dialysis therapy 5. Pregnant or wish to be pregnant 7. History of major surgery within 60 days 8. History of acute myocardial infarction within 30 days 9. Severe hepatic failure or heart disease 10. Other cases which treating physicians regards as inappropriate for a candidate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Urine output after initiating Tolvaptan | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Tokyo Medical and Dental University Department of Chronic Kidney Disease