Bryophyllum Tea for Kidney Stone Prevention
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special tea made from the Bryophyllum pinnatum plant can help people who get calcium kidney stones. If you've had a stone or high calcium in your urine, this trial may offer a natural option to try.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have had a calcium-based kidney stone in the past 3 years or have high calcium in your urine (more than 5 mmol per day).
- Your most recent kidney ultrasound or CT scan (within the last 6 months) shows no stone blocking your kidney.
- You have been following a kidney stone prevention diet (high water, low salt, low protein) for at least a month.
- You are not currently taking any medications to prevent kidney stones.
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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