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Electrolyte Supplement

Sodium and Potassium Citrate for Kidney Stones

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of Chicago
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
age 18 - 70, approximately equal numbers of men and women
studied by endoscopy with complete papillary mapping and grading
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 10 days
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will look at how adding sodium and potassium citrate to one's diet affects kidney function.

Eligible Conditions
  • Kidney Stones

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~10 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 10 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Urine Calcium levels

Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Low Sodium plus Potassium CitrateExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: High Sodium plus Potassium CitrateExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: High Sodium plus placeboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Group IV: Low Sodium plus placeboPlacebo Group1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ChicagoLead Sponsor
1,000 Previous Clinical Trials
817,578 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Kidney Stones
740 Patients Enrolled for Kidney Stones

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many participants is the maximum capacity for this trial?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this clinical research, which was initially posted on October 1st 2017, is still actively recruiting for participants. This study necessitates the recruitment of 52 patients from one site."

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Are there any eligibility criteria to qualify for this research project?

"This research project is aiming to enrol 52 people with kidney stones, ranging from 18 to 70 years of age. Prospective participants must have had a recent endoscopic evaluation containing full papillary mapping and grading; an even gender distribution is also desired. Finally, all candidates should be diagnosed stone formers."

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Is the trial still enrolling participants?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the research project initially posted on October 1st 2017 is still looking for participants. 52 individuals from a single medical facility are needed for the trial's completion."

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Is the age range for admission to this trial inclusive of seniors?

"Eligible participants for this medical trial must be between the ages of 18 and 70. Additionally, there are 7 clinical trials exclusively for those younger than 18 years old, and 80 trials catering to seniors over 65 years of age."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Effect of Dietary Sodium and Potassium Citrate on Renal Mineral Handling
2017. "Effect of Dietary Sodium and Potassium Citrate on Renal Mineral Handling". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03281928.
~7 spots leftby Apr 2025
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