Pharmacokinetics of Zoledronic Acid in Patients on Dialysis

NCT07741136 | Not Yet Recruiting Phase 1

• 1 other identifier: 97356426.2.1001.5404
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 24
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Osteoporosis is a frequent complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis, with an estimated prevalence of approximately 40%. It is associated with increased fracture risk, reduced quality of life, and higher mortality. Despite available therapies, management often remains suboptimal, partly due to limited evidence on the safety and pharmacokinetics of bisphosphonates in this population. Objectives: To understand the pharmacokinetics of zoledronic acid in CKD patients on dialysis, as well as to analyze its effects on biomarkers of bone metabolism, bone mineral density (BMD), and clinical outcomes. Materials and Methods: This prospective clinical study involves 24 adult individuals, 8 with CKD-associated osteoporosis (control group; estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥ 35 mL/min/1.73 m²) and 16 with CKD-associated osteoporosis anuric on dialysis patients. Individuals undergoing dialysis will be assigned to receive zoledronic acid at doses of 2.5 mg or 5 mg intravenously (single dose, at the beggining of dialysis session), while patients with CKD-associated osteoporosis (control group; estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥ 35 mL/min/1.73 m²) will receive 5 mg, also in a single dose. Serial blood samples will be collected after infusion, during dialysis session and again up to 96h after dialysis session initiation. The dialysate will be continuously sampled in a tank and aliquots collected for further analysis. The plasma levels of zoledronic acid will be calculated from blood and dialysate samples using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry. The primary outcome is the plasma concentration-time curve of zoledronic acid during a regular dialysis session. Secondary outcomes are: (i) plasma concentration of zoledronic acid up to 96h;(ii) the total mass of zoledronic acid extracted by the dialysate; (iii) the dialytic clearance of zoledronic acid. Evaluation of bone biomarkers (e.g., PTH, alkaline phosphatase, calcium, phosphorus, CTX, and P1NP) and BMD (assessed by bone densitometry) will be performed at baseline and at 12 months. The study will be conducted at the UNICAMP Clinical Hospital, with the participation of one participating center, subject to prior approval from the respective Research Ethics Committees. All participants will be included only after signing the Informed Consent Form. Data will be anonymized and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Expected results: To characterize the pharmacokinetic profile and establish the best dosage regimen of zoledronic acid in patients with CKD on dialysis; to observe the impact of the drug on biomarkers of bone metabolism and BMD.

Conditions

Chronic Kidney Disease; Osteoporosis; Dialysis

Keywords

Zoledronic acid; bisphosphonate; Dialysis; Pharmacokinetics; Osteoporosis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Area Under the Curve of zoledronic acid (ng.mL/mL)

  Area under the curve of the plasma concentration-time curve of zoledronic acid

  From the start of dialysis session to ninety six hours (96 hours) post- drug administration.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Total mass of dapagliflozin extracted by the dialysis

  From the dialysis session start to the end of session at four hours (4h)

Study Arms (3)

Control group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

CKD-associated osteoporosis in patients with eGFR \>= 35 mL/min, allocated to receive conventional dose (5 mg, single dose).

Drug: Zoledronic Acid Injection, 5.0 mg, single dose

CKD_Dialysis_2.5

EXPERIMENTAL

CKD-associated osteoporosis in patients on dialysis, allocated to receive reduced dose (2.5 mg, single dose), at the beginning of dialysis session.

Drug: Zoledronic Acid Injection, 2.5 mg, single dose

CKD_Dialysis_5.0

EXPERIMENTAL

CKD-associated osteoporosis in patients on dialysis, allocated to receive conventional dose (5 mg, single dose), at the beginning of dialysis session.

Drug: Zoledronic Acid Injection, 5.0 mg, single dose

Interventions

Zoledronic Acid Injection, 5.0 mg, single dose DRUG

Zoledronic Acid Injection, 5.0 mg, single dose for patients with CKD-associated osteoporosis with eGFR \>= 35 mL/min.

Control group

Zoledronic Acid Injection, 2.5 mg, single dose DRUG

Zoledronic Acid Injection, 2.5 mg, single dose, for patients with CKD-associated osteoporosis on dialysis, at the beginning of dialysis session.

CKD_Dialysis_2.5

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Individuals aged 18 years or older, with CKD-associated osteoporosis
• eGFR ≥ 35 mL/min/1.73 m2 and advanced CKD on dialysis
• Agree to participate in the research by signing the informed consent form

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals under 18 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Patients with CKD with hypocalcemia/hypophsphatemia
• Patients with CKD on dialysis with residual diuresis\*
• Patients with CKD on low-flux membrane dialysis\*
• Patients with neoplasia
• Hypersensitivity to bisphosphonates, or previous use of the medication
• Inadequate oral condition or anticipated invasive dental procedure within the next 12 months
• Alkaline phosphatase \< 98 IU/L or \> 180 IU/L\*
• PTH \< 130 pg/mL and \> 585 pg/mL\*
• Severe liver disease
• Severe heart disease
• Clinical suspiction of osteomalacia
• Cytopenias, defined as: platelets \< 120,000/mm³, neutrophils \< 3,000/mm³, lymphocytes \< 1,000/mm³ and hematocrit \< 26% \* Applicable only to the group of patients undergoing dialysis.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Campinas, Brazil: lead
• São Paulo State University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas

Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-887, Brazil

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Renal Insufficiency, Chronic; Osteoporosis

Interventions

Zoledronic Acid

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Renal Insufficiency; Kidney Diseases; Urologic Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Male Urogenital Diseases; Chronic Disease; Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Bone Diseases, Metabolic; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Metabolic Diseases; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diphosphonates; Organophosphonates; Organophosphorus Compounds; Organic Chemicals; Imidazoles; Azoles; Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring; Heterocyclic Compounds

Study Officials

• Rodrigo B de Oliveira, PhD

  University of Campinas

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Rodrigo B de Oliveira, PhD

CONTACT

+55 19 35217366; rbo@unicamp.br

Maria E. Bueno, M.D.

CONTACT

+55 15 981563600; madu_bueno@hotmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: phase 1
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SEQUENTIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 16, 2026
• First Posted: August 3, 2026
• Study Start: August 15, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 15, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 15, 2028
• Last Updated: August 3, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

BR (1)