N/A
Completed N=23
Clinical Study to Assess the Performance of the Dialyzer With Endexo™
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03536663 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
23
Serious AEs
7.3%
Results posted
Nov 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Performance of the Dialyzer With Endexo by Measuring Its in Vivo Ultrafiltration Coefficient — 16.36 mL/hr/mmHg
Summary
Endexo™ is an additive that is blended into the fiber solution during manufacturing of the hemodialyzer hollow fibers. The intended purpose of the additive is to increase blood compatibility in the finished dialyzer, which is referred to as the "dialyzer with Endexo."
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Performance of the Dialyzer With Endexo by Measuring Its in Vivo Ultrafiltration Coefficient |
16.36 | — |
| SECONDARY The Number of Any Adverse Events |
7; 32 | — |
| SECONDARY The Number of Any Device-related Adverse Events |
0; 0 | — |
| SECONDARY Removal of Urea |
80.81; 81.87 | — |
| SECONDARY Removal of Albumin |
7.89; 7.99 | — |
| SECONDARY Removal of Beta-2-microglobulin |
46.86; 67.73 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Must be an adult, older than 22 years of age.
- Has been prescribed in-center thrice-weekly HD continuously for at least 180 days prior to the date of signed informed consent
- Has been prescribed the Optiflux F160NR dialyzer continuously for at least 30 days prior to the date of signed informed consent
- Has a prescribed HD treatment time ≥180 minutes (3 hours) and ≤270 minutes (4.5 hours)
- Has been on heparin anticoagulation for dialysis and has had no change in heparin prescription within 14 days prior to the date of signed informed consent
- Has a most recent single pool Kt/V (spKt/V) ≥1.2 within 45 days prior to the date of a signed informed consent
- Has a most recent hemoglobin ≥9 g/dL within 45 days prior to the date of a signed informed consent
- Has a most recent platelet count ≥100,000/mm3 within 45 days prior to the date of a signed informed consent
- A female of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test at the time of screening and agree to use an acceptable method of contraception during the study
Exclusion Criteria
- Use of citric acid concentrate (such as Citrasate®) at the time of signed informed consent
- Known allergic reactions to Endexo
- Hospitalization within 30 days prior to the date of signed informed consent
- Presence of active malignancy, congestive heart failure New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III or IV, or liver cirrhosis
- Are receiving or have received chemotherapy / radiation therapy / plasmapheresis therapy within 90 days prior to the date of signed informed consent
- Are receiving antibiotics or have used antibiotics within 14 days prior to the date of signed informed consent
- Are currently enrolled in or have completed any other investigational product study within 30 days prior to the date of signed informed consent
- Has a life expectancy of less than 1 year
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03536663). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.