Study of gut oxalate absorption in calcium oxalate kidney stone patients
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how your gut absorbs oxalate, a natural substance in many foods that can lead to kidney stones. By eating special diets and pausing certain supplements, researchers can measure your oxalate absorption. This may help find better ways to prevent kidney stones.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) over 18.5 (in the healthy range).
- You have had at least one calcium oxalate kidney stone (the most common type).
- You are willing to eat the exact meals provided by the study for a few days.
- You can stop taking vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, and probiotics for 2 weeks before and during the study.
- You do not have serious kidney disease, certain bowel or metabolic diseases, or other conditions that could affect study results.
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