Can a heart-healthy diet help prevent kidney stones?
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special diet (called DASH, similar to one for high blood pressure) can reduce substances in urine that cause kidney stones. If you have had kidney stones and live in the Birmingham area, this diet might help prevent future stones.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 19 and 89 years old
- You must have had kidney stones in the past (diagnosed by a doctor or seen on a scan)
- You must be in the Birmingham, AL area and either part of the CARDIA study or a patient at UAB/Kirklin Clinic
- You must be willing to eat meals prepared by the study’s nutrition team and collect your urine for 24 hours
- You must not be on dialysis, have had a kidney transplant, or have certain kidney or digestive conditions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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