Phosphate Binding Therapy to Lower Serum Fibroblast-Growth-Factor-23 Concentrations in Chronic Kidney Disease: Rationale and Study Design of the Sevelamer on FGF23 Trial (SoFT)

摘要

BackgroundIncreased levels of phosphate and fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) are strong predictors of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Preliminary data suggest that interventions lowering gastro-intestinal phosphate uptake lowers serum FGF23 concentrations and improves cardiovascular risk and subsequently survival. However, data are lacking about the magnitude of effects, the effect in different stages of CKD and whether there is a dose-effect relationship.