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New treatment option for Calcium Phosphate Kidney Stones
Official title Hydroxycitrate: A Novel Therapy for Calcium Phosphate Urinary Stones
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06003348
What this study is testing
What is Potassium Citrate?
Potassium Citrate is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for calcium phosphate kidney stones.
Also referred to as Urocit®-K.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study tests whether hydroxycitrate, a molecule closely related to citrate, can reduce calcium phosphate stone recurrence.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 to 99
You may be able to join if
- \- Calcium Phosphate stone formers
You likely can't join if
- History of recurrent urinary tract infections
- Chronic diarrhea
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) \< 45 ml/min/1.73 m2
- History of primary hyperparathyroidism
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperkalemia
See the full eligibility criteria
- \- Calcium Phosphate stone formers
- History of recurrent urinary tract infections
- Chronic diarrhea
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) \< 45 ml/min/1.73 m2
- History of primary hyperparathyroidism
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Pregnancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Dallas, Texas, 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, 21 years to 99 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Dallas, Texas, 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.