How processed food affects potassium in kidney disease
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how different food processing levels (minimally processed vs. ultra-processed) affect potassium levels in people with chronic kidney disease. You would eat two types of carefully prepared diets and have your potassium and kidney function checked.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have stage 3B, 4, or 5 chronic kidney disease and are not on dialysis.
- You are willing to eat specially prepared meals and visit the study center.
- You do not have strict dietary restrictions like vegan or vegetarian, and you are not allergic to common foods.
- You are not taking certain medications like potassium binders or more than 2 drugs that affect potassium levels.
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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