Comparing sodium bicarbonate and potassium citrate for kidney stone prevention
Treatments studied
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) works as well as the standard treatment, potassium citrate, to prevent kidney stones. It may be a cheaper or more tolerable option for people with low citrate levels.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You have a history of kidney stones (nephrolithiasis).
- You have had a 24-hour urine collection test within the past year that showed low citrate levels (hypocitraturia).
- You are already taking or considering taking potassium citrate to prevent stones.
- You do not have a known metabolic disorder or another known cause of 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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