Dietary Intervention for Kidney Transplant Health
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Randomized controlled trial of a curriculum intervention teaching patients to eat a whole-food plant-based dietary pattern versus standard of care in kidney transplant recipients within the first few months of transplant
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on dietary changes rather than medication adjustments.
Is a whole-food plant-based diet safe for humans?
A whole-food plant-based diet is generally considered safe for humans and has shown benefits for conditions like chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and heart disease. However, it's important to ensure a balanced intake of nutrients to avoid malnutrition, especially in people with specific health conditions.12345
How does the Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet treatment differ from other treatments for kidney transplant health?
The Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet is unique because it focuses on consuming mostly plant foods, which can be alkaline-producing and anti-inflammatory, potentially offering protective benefits for kidney function. Unlike other treatments that may focus on single nutrients, this diet emphasizes an overall eating pattern that may help slow kidney disease progression and improve transplant outcomes.35678
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Whole-Food Plant-Based Dietary Pattern for kidney transplant health?
Research suggests that plant-based diets can help protect kidney function and slow the progression of chronic kidney disease by reducing inflammation and promoting a healthier environment in the body. These diets have been associated with benefits like lowering the risk of heart disease and diabetes, which are important for kidney health.35679
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for kidney transplant recipients aged 18 or older, with a history of high blood sugar or diabetes, overweight status (BMI >= 25), and within 2-12 months post-transplant. They should have an eGFR >= 20 mL/min and may also have high blood pressure. It's not for those already on plant-based diets, unable to consent, prisoners, with recent organ rejection, GI feeding tubes, language barriers regarding English, visual impairment or unwillingness to change diet.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Dietary Counseling
Participants receive dietary counseling focusing on a whole-food plant-based diet, with group-based sessions weekly for the first month, then biweekly for 5 months
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after dietary intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Whole-Food Plant-Based Dietary Pattern
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, Davis
Lead Sponsor
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Collaborator