Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma Ltd.

Chronic Kidney Disease

Clinical research activity includes chronic kidney disease with attention to complications seen in patients receiving haemodialysis, particularly in adolescent populations.

  • Kidney disease–related complications
  • Haemodialysis in adolescents
  • Renal care and supportive treatment

The sponsor’s work in this area is centred on kidney-related symptoms that affect quality of life in chronic renal disease.

Pruritus and Itch Management

Another key therapeutic interest is pruritus, especially moderate-to-severe itching associated with long-term kidney disease and dialysis treatment.

  • Uremic pruritus
  • Itch relief in renal disease
  • Symptom burden in dialysis patients

Research in this domain focuses on symptom control for patients living with persistent itch linked to kidney failure.

Adolescent Renal Medicine

The sponsor also shows interest in adolescent patients with kidney-related disorders, reflecting attention to age-specific needs in renal medicine.

  • Paediatric and adolescent nephrology
  • Age-specific safety considerations
  • Supportive care for young dialysis patients

This area connects symptom management with the clinical needs of younger patients affected by chronic kidney disease.

Dialysis-Associated Symptom Relief

Research activity extends to symptoms arising during dialysis, with emphasis on improving comfort for patients who experience persistent itch alongside renal replacement therapy.

  • Dialysis-related discomfort
  • Symptomatic treatment
  • Patient-reported itch severity

This therapeutic focus sits at the intersection of nephrology and symptom-focused supportive care.

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Matched clinical trials

  • Study on the Safety of Difelikefalin for Adolescents with Itching Due to Chronic Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis

    Recruiting

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    Investigated drugs:
    Greece Italy Portugal Spain