Herbal medicine use in kidney disease patients
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how people with chronic kidney disease use herbal medicines (plants and natural remedies) on their own. It aims to understand what they take and why, which could help doctors give safer advice.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You live on Réunion Island and plan to stay there for the next year
- You have chronic kidney disease at stage 3, 4, or 5 (not yet needing dialysis)
- You are seeing a kidney specialist (nephrologist)
- You can fill out a questionnaire
- You have social security coverage
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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