Can a milk protein shield kidneys from diabetes damage?

NCT ID NCT07764991

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a daily 250 mg supplement of lactoferrin, a protein found in milk, can improve kidney health in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The study will compare lactoferrin against a placebo, alongside standard diabetes care, to see if it reduces protein in the urine and improves kidney function and blood sugar control. Participants are adults with stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease and elevated albuminuria.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Lactoferrin, a protein found in milk, taken as a 250 mg daily supplement
What this could lead to: If it works, lactoferrin could become a simple, natural supplement to help slow kidney damage and improve blood sugar control in people with diabetic nephropathy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not be conclusive. The supplement's benefits are uncertain, and it may not work for everyone or could have side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetic kidney disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ain Shams University Hospitals
RECRUITING

Cairo, 11566, Egypt

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