Could a low protein diet keep kidneys working longer?
NCT ID NCT03979534
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a carefully controlled low protein diet (about 0.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day) can help people with advanced chronic kidney disease delay the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant. The study enrolls adults with stage 4-5 or fast-progressing stage 3 kidney disease. Researchers will measure how well patients stick to the diet and whether it extends kidney function and survival.
What this could mean
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Active substance
low protein diet
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help people with chronic kidney disease delay or avoid dialysis and kidney transplants through a simple dietary change.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on adherence, not long-term outcomes. A low protein diet may be difficult to follow and could lead to malnutrition in some patients.
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Centre Hospitalier Le Mans
RECRUITINGLe Mans, France
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Pôle Santé Sarthe et Loir
RECRUITINGLa Flèche, 72200, France
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