To compare the effect of lanthanum carbonate with calcium carbonate on serum FGF23 levels in hemodialysis patients.
The investigators enrolled patients on maintenance hemodialysis and randomized them to two groups. One group will receive lanthanum carbonate and another group will receive calcium carbonate. The investigators will compare serum FGF23 levels between two groups after they receive above medication for 6 months.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
30
the effect on serum FGF23
Calcium carbonate 500mg\~1000 mg tid for 6 months
Saint Mary's hospital-Lotung
Taipei, Taiwan
RECRUITINGserum level of fibroblast growth factor
Time frame: 6 months
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