If you are interested in learning more about these clinical trials please contact Sandy Amoroso at 215 707-7935. These studies are being conducted by the Nephrology Department located on the 6th Floor of the Parkinson's Pavilion.

Department: Nephrology Condition (as stated in title): Hypertension PI Name: Jesse Goldman, M.D. IRB #: 10489 A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Fixed Doses of Darusentan in Subjects with Resistant Systolic Hypertension Receiving Combination Therapy with Four or More Antihypertensive Drugs, Including a Diuretic IRB Approval Valid Through: 13-Sep-2008 Status of Trial:  Open to Recruitment of New Subjects

Department: Nephrology Condition (as stated in title): Hemodialysis PI Name: Jean Lee, M.D. IRB #: 11367 A Randomized, Open Label Comparison of the Performance of Longevity of a split Tip Vs. Symmetric Tip Hemodialysis IRB Approval Valid Through: 19-Nov-2008 Status of Trial:  Open to Recruitment of New Subjects

Department: Nephrology Condition (as stated in title): IGA Nephropathy PI Name: Michael Madaio, M.D. IRB #: 11125 A Multicenter Randomized, Prospective Open Label Trial of Rituximab in the Treatment of Progressive IGA Nephropathy IRB Approval Valid Through: 11-Jul-2008 Status of Trial: Open to Recruitment of New Subjects

Department: Nephrology Condition (as stated in title): Hemodialysis PI Name: Jesse Goldman, M.D. IRB #: 11322 Outcome Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Norditropin in Adult Patients on Chronic Hemodialysis: A Randomized, Double Blind parallel group, placebo controlled Multicenter trial. IRB Approval Valid Through: 13-Nov-2008 Status of Trial: Open to Recruitment of New Subjects

Department: Nephrology Condition (as stated in title): Hemodialysis PI Name: Jesse Goldman, M.D. IRB #: 10885 A Phase III Randomized Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Study of Tenecteplase for Restoration of Function in Dysfunctional Hemodialysis Catheters IRB Approval Valid Through: 28-Mar-2008 Status of Trial:- Open to Recruitment of New Subjects

Department: Nephrology Condition (as stated in title): Hypertension PI Name: Jesse Goldman, M.D. IRB #: 4671 An Open Label, Multicenter Study to document the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Long-Term Administration of RO0503821 in Patients with Chronic Anemia IRB Approval Valid Through: Aug 2008 Status of Trial: Ongoing - Not Currently Open to Recruitment of New Subjects

Department: Nephrology Condition (as stated in title): Hypertension PI Name: Jesse Goldman, M.D. IRB #: 11112 The Evaluation of Cinacalcet HCL Therapy To Lower Cardiovascular Events IRB Approval Valid Through: 19-Sep-2008 Status of Trial: Ongoing - Not Currently Open to Recruitment of New Subjects