Potassium Citrate + Crystal Light for Kidney Stones
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
To define the effect of crystal light, potassium citrate, or both on urinary stone risk factors in patients with a history of stone and hypocitraturia/low pH
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you are taking medications that cause delayed gastric emptying or renal tubular acidosis, you may not be eligible to participate.
Is Potassium Citrate with Crystal Light safe for humans?
How does the treatment of Potassium Citrate + Crystal Light for kidney stones differ from other treatments?
The combination of Potassium Citrate and Crystal Light is unique because it not only increases urinary citrate levels, which helps prevent kidney stone formation, but also enhances urine volume, potentially offering a more comprehensive approach to managing kidney stones compared to using Potassium Citrate alone.12367
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Potassium Citrate + Crystal Light for kidney stones?
Research shows that potassium citrate can effectively prevent kidney stones by increasing urine pH and reducing sodium concentration, which helps dissolve certain types of stones. Additionally, lemonade therapy, which is similar to Crystal Light, can increase urinary citrate and urine volume, both of which are beneficial in preventing stone formation.12458
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for men and women aged 18-80 with a history of kidney stones and low urine citrate or pH levels. Participants must be able to follow the study plan, collect their urine for testing, sign consent forms, have normal blood work results, and not have severe hypocitraturia or other specific health issues.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either crystal light, potassium citrate, or both to assess their effects on urinary stone risk factors
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Crystal Light
- Potassium Citrate
Crystal Light is already approved in United States, Canada for the following indications:
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Northwestern University
Lead Sponsor