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Antioxidant

Sulforaphane for Chronic Kidney Disease

Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Led By Thu H Le, MD, FAHA
Research Sponsored by University of Rochester
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up prior to initial dose on day 7 and 1, 2, 4, and 8 hours post-dose
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing sulforaphane, a compound that helps protect cells from damage, in patients with chronic kidney disease. The goal is to find a safe dose for these patients. Sulforaphane works by boosting the body's natural defenses against harmful molecules. It has been studied for its protective effects against various types of kidney damage, including those caused by certain medications and toxins.

Eligible Conditions
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Renal Disease

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~prior to initial dose on day 7 and 1, 2, 4, and 8 hours post-dose
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and prior to initial dose on day 7 and 1, 2, 4, and 8 hours post-dose for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC 0-8h) in Plasma
Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC 0-8h) in Urine
Number of Participants With an Adverse Event

Side effects data

From 2013 Phase 2 trial • 20 Patients • NCT01228084
35%
Flatulence
35%
Nausea
20%
Bloating
20%
Diarrhea
20%
Dyspepsia
15%
Gatrointestinal pain
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Sulpforaphane

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: 4 tablets of SulforaphaneExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be given 4 extra strength tablets per day
Group II: 2 tablets of SulforaphaneExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be given 2 extra strength tablets per day
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Sulforaphane
2016
Completed Phase 3
~550

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)NIH
2,439 Previous Clinical Trials
4,324,806 Total Patients Enrolled
University of RochesterLead Sponsor
866 Previous Clinical Trials
545,362 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institutes of Health (NIH)NIH
2,810 Previous Clinical Trials
8,159,614 Total Patients Enrolled
~5 spots leftby Nov 2025
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