Potassium-lowering treatment for children under 12
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a medicine called patiromer, which helps lower high potassium levels in the blood. It is for children under 12 who have high potassium that needs treatment for at least a month.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be under 12 years old and have high potassium levels in the blood.
- Your child must be able to take food and medicine regularly, including through a feeding tube if needed.
- Your child must need treatment for high potassium for at least 28 days.
- If your child takes certain heart or blood pressure medicines, they must be on a stable dose for at least 2 weeks before the study starts.
- A parent or legal guardian must be available to help with study visits and giving the study medicine.
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