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New treatment option for Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Official title Gut Microbiome and Sex as Risk Factors for Kidney Stones After Bariatric Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04590690
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a single-center study that aims to better understand how diet and sex affect the risk of kidney stones in people who have had gastric bypass surgery. Subjects will be asked to follow a special (clinic-provided) diet for six days and come to a research clinic for 3 study visits.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 130
You may be able to join if
- Participants without history of stone disease, family history of stone disease
- Participants pre-bariatric surgery who are approved and planned for surgery in the Bariatric Surgery Center at University of Chicago Medicine.
You likely can't join if
- Patients with primary renal diseases or renal impairment (eGFR \< 90)
- Patients with known bladder voiding problems
- Patients with 25-vitamine D deficiency, as defined by level \< 25ng/mL
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 130 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.