Plant-Based diet shows promise for kidney transplant Patients' heart health

NCT ID NCT06871722

First seen Jun 17, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether eating a plant-based diet for 12 weeks could help kidney transplant recipients lower their blood pressure and improve their gut bacteria. 102 stable kidney transplant patients were randomly assigned to either follow a plant-based diet or continue their usual diet. The goal was to see if this diet change could reduce heart disease risk, a major concern after transplant.

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Locations

  • Ramathibodi Hospital, 270 Rama VI Rd. Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi

    Bangkok, 10400, Thailand

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