Could kidney patients eat more fruits and veggies safely?
NCT ID NCT07494266
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study will test whether a healthy plant-based diet without strict potassium limits is safe for people with advanced chronic kidney disease (stages 4-5). Thirty participants will be assigned to either a liberal plant-based diet or a traditional potassium-restricted diet for six months. The main goal is to see if the liberal diet leads to dangerous high potassium levels. If safe, it could improve quality of life and lead to larger studies.
What this could mean
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Active substance
healthy plant-based diet (liberal potassium intake)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a more varied plant-based diet is safe for kidney patients, potentially improving quality of life and paving the way for larger studies.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (30 people) that hasn't started yet. It only tests safety over 6 months, so long-term benefits or risks are unknown. The liberal diet might still cause dangerous potassium spikes in some patients.
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Karolinska Institute
Huddinge, Stockholm Län, 14152, Sweden
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