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Behavioural Intervention

Western-Style Diet for Kidney Stones

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Research Sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Self-reported history of kidney stone disease

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up days 6-7 of the assigned intervention

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Study Summary

This trial aims to determine the effect of following a healthy diet on the risk of kidney stones. The researchers will test the hypothesis that a DASH-style diet can improve certain factors related to kidney stone risk

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with Kidney Stone Disease (KSD) who are interested in seeing if diet changes can affect their condition. Participants will be provided all meals and must follow either a DASH-style or Western-style diet strictly for one week.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study aims to compare the effects of a healthy DASH-style diet versus a typical Western-style diet on factors in the urine that contribute to kidney stones. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these diets, which they'll eat exclusively for the duration of the trial.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves dietary changes rather than medication, side effects may include digestive adjustments such as bloating or discomfort due to new foods introduced by the diets.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have had kidney stones before.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ days 6-7 of the assigned intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~days 6-7 of the assigned intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and days 6-7 of the assigned intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures

Difference between the two arms in supersaturation of calcium oxalate

Secondary outcome measures

Difference between the two arms in supersaturation of calcium oxalate between the baseline and intervention periods

Difference between the two arms in supersaturation of calcium phosphate

Difference between the two arms in supersaturation of uric acid

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Western-Style DietExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

For seven days, participants will consume a diet characterized by characterized by higher intake of red meat, sweets, and items containing added sugar, processed starches, and seed oils, in addition to lower intake of fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy.

Group II: DASH-Style DietExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

For seven days, participants will consume a diet characterized by higher intake of fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy, in addition to whole grains, poultry, fish, and nuts, but smaller amounts of red meat, sweets, and sugar-containing beverages.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Alabama at BirminghamLead Sponsor

1,591 Previous Clinical Trials

2,281,677 Total Patients Enrolled

14 Trials studying Kidney Stones

790 Patients Enrolled for Kidney Stones

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are participants currently being sought for enrollment in this ongoing medical study?

"The clinical trial mentioned is not currently seeking participants, as indicated by the information available on clinicaltrials.gov. The trial was initially posted on March 1st, 2024, and last updated on January 13th, 2024. However, it's important to note that there are currently 81 other active studies actively recruiting participants at this time."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Effect of a DASH-Style Diet on Urinary Risk Factors for Kidney Stone Disease

Joseph Crivelli 2024. "Effect of a DASH-Style Diet on Urinary Risk Factors for Kidney Stone Disease". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06210009.

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