Low-potassium Content Vegetables in Chronic Kidney Disease

Launched by TAIPEI TZU CHI HOSPITAL, BUDDHIST TZU CHI MEDICAL FOUNDATION · May 20, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether providing low-potassium vegetables to individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can help them meet the recommended daily intake of vegetables without increasing the risk of high potassium levels in the blood (known as hyperkalemia). Previous research suggests that eating more fruits and vegetables can lead to better health outcomes for people with CKD, but many of these patients tend to eat fewer vegetables than recommended.

To participate in this trial, you need to be at least 20 years old and have CKD stages 3b to 5, meaning your kidneys are not functioning well but you are not yet on dialysis. You should also have stable medication doses for at least four weeks and have a potassium level that falls within a specific range. Participants will receive low-potassium vegetables and will be monitored to ensure their potassium levels remain safe while they work towards increasing their vegetable intake. This study aims to help improve dietary habits for those with CKD, promoting better health and potentially reducing the risks associated with their condition.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • CKD stage 3b\~5, not yet on dialysis
• • Age ≥20 years
• • Stable doses of medications for 4 weeks
• • Serum potassium level: ≥3.5 and \< 5.5 mmol/L
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Anticipated to receive dialysis within 3 month
• • Major gastrointestinal diseases (inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease) or intestinal resection
• • Patients with infection, malignancy, heart failure, liver cirrhosis or impaired cognitive or mental disorders
• • Patients who are just hospitalized due to an acute cardiovascular events or infection 3 months prior to the start of study
• • Patients with kidney transplants
• • Patients who receive immunosuppressant
• • Pregnant women or patients who are planning to become pregnant