Clinical Trial

LOw DosE Spironolactone, chlorThAlidone oR Combination in CKD Trial

Study acronym: LODESTAR
Not Yet Recruiting Phase 2
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Summary
The purpose of this research is to gather information on the safety and effectiveness of spironolactone and chlorthalidone for treatment of high blood pressure in patients with moderate to advanced CKD. Both drugs have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of high blood pressure since 1960.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07645300
Lead Sponsor VA Office of Research and Development
Collaborators: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, VA Salt Lake City Health Care System
Conditions Hypertension Treated With Antihypertensive Drugs, Chronic Kidney Disease, 3B and 4
Enrollment 160 participants
Start Date 2026-10-01
Primary Completion 2032-03-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2032-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-12