Clinical trial for Kidney Failure
Official title A High Protein Egg White Pudding for People With Kidney Failure (HiPE KF)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06343727
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study checks if eating egg white pudding is a practical way to boost blood protein levels. It also looks at how this food affects weakness and diet.
- Who it's for
- People with kidney failure who are currently on dialysis.
- What's involved
- Participants will eat either egg white pudding or a standard nutritional drink after dialysis three times a week.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 12 weeks and requires eating the assigned food after each dialysis session.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the trial
- Male or female aged ≥18 years with CKD
- On chronic in-center hemodialysis for \> 3 months
- Serum albumin \<35 g/L
- No expected change in dialysis modality or relocation outside of Winnipeg during the intervention period (12 weeks)
You likely can't join if
- Allergy to eggs
- History of renal transplant
- Serum albumin ≥ 35 g/L
- Bowel diseases
- Cancer
- Pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the trial
- Male or female aged ≥18 years with CKD
- On chronic in-center hemodialysis for \> 3 months
- Serum albumin \<35 g/L
- No expected change in dialysis modality or relocation outside of Winnipeg during the intervention period (12 weeks)
- Allergy to eggs
- History of renal transplant
- Serum albumin ≥ 35 g/L
- Bowel diseases
- Cancer
- Pregnancy
- Receiving chemotherapy treatment
- Inability to consume treatment product
- Allergy to study treatment ingredients
- Planning on starting an exercise program during the duration of the trial
- Inability to obtain written informed consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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