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Kidney International:
To verify the findings of the 2b NEFIGAN trial, the phase 3 NefigArd trial tested the efficacy and safety of nine months of treatment with Nefecon® versus placebo in adult patients with primary IgAN at risk of progressing to kidney failure.
Nefecon® was well-tolerated and most adverse effects were mild to moderate in severity and reversible, confirming outcomes from the phase 2b NEFIGAN study.
Kidney International Reports:
A Pilot Randomized Trial of Intra-dialysis Yoga for Patients with End-stage Kidney Disease
This study evaluated the feasibility of conducting a randomized clinical pilot study to measure the effects of intradialytic yoga on quality of life, self-efficacy, and physical performance among maintenance hemodialysis patients. The feasibility and safety of such a trial were supported by the results.