The Effect(s) of Sevelamer Carbonate (Renvela) on Atherosclerotic Plaque Inflammation Judged by FDG-PET Scan

Summary

The hypothesis is that switching calcium based phosphate binders to sevelamer carbonate will be associated with less inflammation including less atherosclerotic plaque inflammation (inflammation of the vessel walls).

Timeline

Start

2011-06-10

Primary completion

2016-04-08

Completion

2016-04-08

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped (Business): “The study stopped due to lack of funding.”

Drugs

Indications