Greek study tracks Real-World use of potassium drug in kidney and heart patients

NCT ID NCT06185660

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study in Greece observed 125 patients with chronic kidney disease (on or off dialysis) or heart failure who were taking sodium zirconium cyclosilicate for high potassium levels. Researchers collected data on patient characteristics and treatment patterns over six months. The goal was to understand how the drug is used in everyday clinical practice, not to test its effectiveness.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

sodium zirconium cyclosilicate

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could provide insights into how best to manage high potassium levels in patients with kidney or heart conditions.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other countries or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease heart failure Hyperkalemia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

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    Alexandroupoli, 68100, Greece

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    Athens, 10676, Greece

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    Athens, 11527, Greece

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    Athens, 12462, Greece

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    Athens, 15123, Greece

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    Heraklion, 71500, Greece

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    Larissa, 41110, Greece

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    Pátrai, 26504, Greece

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    Thessaloniki, 54636, Greece

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    Thessaloniki, 57010, Greece