Kidney Failure, Chronic
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety of lanthanum carbonate in patients undergoing dialysis who have received lanthanum carbonate in the previous studies and wish to continue treatment.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients who participated in LAM-IV-301, LAM-IV-303, LAM-IV-307 OR LAM-IV-308 and received lanthanum carbonate * Patients must continue to require treatment with a phosphate binder for hyperphosphatemia * male or non-pregnant female who agrees to use an effective contraceptive method while on study treatment and for 30 days thereafter
Exclusion criteria
* Patients withdrawn from LAM-IV-301, LAM-IV-303 OR LAM-IV-307 prior to randomization * Patients withdrawn from LAM-IV-301, LAM-IV-303, LAM-IV-307 OR LAM-IV-308 due to adverse events termed possible or related to study medication * Pregnant or lactating women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Treatment emergent adverse events | Up to 24 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in pre-dialysis serum phosphate levels | Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24. |
| Control of pre-dialysis serum phosphate levels | Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24. |
| Plasma lanthanum levels | Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24. |