In a meta-analysis of randomized trials, de Borst and colleagues report that vitamin D therapy reduces proteinuria and might also slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. In light of the limited options for renoprotective therapy, we evaluate whether this evidence for vitamin D treatment justifies a large, definitive trial.
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Giovanni Strippoli is senior vice president for scientific affairs at Diaverum, a provider of renal services. Suetonia Palmer declares no competing interests.
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Palmer, S., Strippoli, G. Does vitamin D treatment improve outcomes in CKD?. Nat Rev Nephrol 9, 638–640 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrneph.2013.209
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