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Official title Evaluation of Genetic Abnormalities Amongst Calcium Phosphate Stone Formers
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06974357
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Kidney stones continue to affect more and more people in the United States with the most recent estimate being 1 in 9 people will develop a stone in their life. While family history is a known risk factor for stone disease, it remains unclear whether this is related to learned dietary habits or a truly inheritable genetic condition.
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 90
You may be able to join if
- Any patient, aged 18-90 and not incarcerated, under the care of a urologist at UIHC with known kidney stone composition including \>=60% calcium...
You likely can't join if
- \- Any patient over the age of 90 years old, incarcerated or without any evidence of calcium phosphate stone composition
- No struvite component on prior stone analysis
- No bacteria with urease producing organism at time of stone removal
- No history or evidence of systemic acidosis
- No use of acetazolamide, topiramate, zonisamide, valproic acid
- Stage \>=3 CKD (GFR\<60)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Any patient, aged 18-90 and not incarcerated, under the care of a urologist at UIHC with known kidney stone composition including \>=60% calcium phosphate and baseline 24 hour urine pH of \>=6.3
- \- Any patient over the age of 90 years old, incarcerated or without any evidence of calcium phosphate stone composition
- No struvite component on prior stone analysis
- No bacteria with urease producing organism at time of stone removal
- No history or evidence of systemic acidosis
- No use of acetazolamide, topiramate, zonisamide, valproic acid
- Stage \>=3 CKD (GFR\<60)
- Hepatic disease
- Pregnancy
- History of osteoporosis
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Iowa City, Iowa, 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 90 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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