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Potassium Citrate + Crystal Light for Kidney Stones
Study Summary
This trial examines whether crystal light, potassium citrate, or both can help reduce urinary stone risk factors in patients with a history of stones and low pH.
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Study Objectives
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- I am between 18 and 80 years old.I have conditions like high potassium, uncontrolled diabetes, kidney disease, adrenal problems, slow stomach emptying, stomach ulcers, or a UTI.I am part of a vulnerable patient group.I am unable to make my own medical decisions.I have a kidney condition called distal renal tubular acidosis or it's caused by my medication.I am allergic to ingredients in Crystal Light.I have completed a Litholink test with blood work results available.Your urine pH level is less than 5.6.You have very low levels of citrate in your urine.Your potassium, BUN, creatinine, eGFR, and hemoglobin A1c levels are in the normal range.If you have low levels of citrate in your urine.
- Group 1: Potassium citrate
- Group 2: Crystal light
- Group 3: Crystal light + potassium citrate
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there still openings for participants in this experiment?
"As per the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is not currently recruiting participants; however, it was first listed on August 1st 2022 and last edited July 1st 2022. While patient recruitment has ceased for this trial at present, there are 88 other trials actively seeking enrolment."
Does my profile qualify me to be part of this research project?
"This medical trial is hoping to enrol 10 individuals who have been diagnosed with kidney stones, aged between 18 and 80. In order to participate, they must be content with following the experimental protocol, complete 24-hour urine collections (three total) and sign an informed consent form. Additionally, results from a Litholink Collection test should demonstrate hypocitraturia OR aciduria (with men having < 450 mg/day of citrate in their system and women 550 mg/day). The pH balance of their urine needs to remain below 5.6 as well as normal levels for potassium, BUN creatinine eGFR hemoglobin"
Does this study permit individuals aged 40 or more to take part?
"Participants of this clinical trial must be over the age of majority and no older than 80 years."
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