Ketogenic diet for polycystic kidney disease
Treatments studied
Part of Genetic & congenital, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a ketogenic diet can slow the progression of polycystic kidney disease in adults who are at risk for rapid decline. You'll follow a carefully planned low-carb, high-fat diet to see if it helps protect your kidneys.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) through imaging or genetic testing.
- Your kidney function (GFR) is at least 25 (mild to moderate kidney disease).
- You have signs that your kidney disease may progress quickly, such as certain Mayo imaging classes or other high-risk features.
- You have not changed any medications in the past 3 months.
- You are willing and able to follow the ketogenic diet closely.
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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