Study Comparing Effects of Lanthanum Carbonate Versus Calcium Acetate Versus Dietary Phosphorus Restriction

Approximately 120 qualified patients from our medical center, who have been diagnosed with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease (estimated GFR 15-60 ml/min), will be enrolled. After informed consent, qualified subjects will be randomized into 3 arms in a 1:1:1 ratio: lanthanum carbonate, calcium acetate, and dietary modification. The maximum length of treatment is 12 months. Dose of intervention will be adjusted based on changes in biochemical parameters. Primary end points are changes in serum phosphorus, urine phosphorus, serum parathyroid hormone, coronary artery calcification, aortic pulse velocity and flow mediated vasodilation.