Trial comparing treatments for Hyperkalemia
Official title Safety of a Healthy Plant-based Diet With Higher Potassium Content, Compared to a Healthy Plant-based Diet With Limited Potassium Content in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Pilot Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07494266
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- For many years, people with moderate to advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) have been advised to limit their intake of potassium, a mineral found in many foods such as fruit, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and nuts.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 to 85
You may be able to join if
- Age between 20 and 85 years
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \<30 mL/min/1.73 m²
- Normal potassium levels (plasma potassium 3.5-5.3 mmol/L)
- Not on dialysis
- Good knowledge of Swedish
You likely can't join if
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Kidney transplant
- Regular use of potassium binders at least 4 days/week (e.g. sodium zirconium cyclosilicate, patiromer or sodium polystyrene sulfonate)
- Regular prescription of daily potassium salts (e.g. potassium chloride)
- Planned kidney transplant
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age between 20 and 85 years
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \<30 mL/min/1.73 m²
- Normal potassium levels (plasma potassium 3.5-5.3 mmol/L)
- Not on dialysis
- Good knowledge of Swedish
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Kidney transplant
- Regular use of potassium binders at least 4 days/week (e.g. sodium zirconium cyclosilicate, patiromer or sodium polystyrene sulfonate)
- Regular prescription of daily potassium salts (e.g. potassium chloride)
- Planned kidney transplant
- Planned start of dialysis within the next 6 months
- Allergy to nuts (including peanuts)
- Mental illness and cognitive impairment that impede understanding of dietary advice
- Comorbidities that may affect potassium balance (e.g. adrenal insufficiency, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic diarrhoea or colostomy)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Huddinge, Stockholm Län, Sweden
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.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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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, 20 years to 85 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Huddinge, Stockholm Län, Sweden. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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