Dialysis patients may benefit from ergothioneine supplement
NCT ID NCT06487546
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a daily ergothioneine supplement can replenish low levels of this nutrient in people with kidney failure who are on dialysis. Dialysis removes waste but also strips away beneficial chemicals like ergothioneine. Researchers will give 28 participants either the supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks and measure blood levels.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ergothioneine (dietary supplement)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a simple supplement helps restore a nutrient that dialysis removes, potentially improving health in kidney failure patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply widely. The supplement may not raise levels enough or have any clear benefit.
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Veterans Affairs Palo Alto
RECRUITINGPalo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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