A study of epicatechin for muscle health in advanced kidney disease
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a natural supplement called epicatechin can improve muscle health in people with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). You may be able to join if you have low kidney function and are not planning to start dialysis or have a kidney transplant in the next 4 months.
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Who can take part
- Your kidney function (eGFR) is less than 29 ml/min/1.75m2
- You do not have liver disease
- You are not planning to start dialysis or get a kidney transplant in the next 4 months
- You do not have an active infection, vasculitis, type 1 diabetes, or active cancer
- You are not currently taking steroid medication
- You can walk without help (not using a wheelchair or on bed rest)
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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