Testing tocilizumab for calciphylaxis skin disease
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a drug called tocilizumab (an IL-6 blocker) for people with calciphylaxis, a painful skin condition linked to kidney disease. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce inflammation and improve skin sores.
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Who can take part
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis of calciphylaxis (painful skin hardening and sores from blocked tiny blood vessels).
- You must have advanced kidney disease (either on dialysis or with a very low kidney function, eGFR below 30).
- You must not have any active serious infections, a history of bowel problems like diverticulitis, or active cancer in the last 5 years.
- You must be willing to have blood draws for study tests and safety checks.
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