Potassium pills may shield kidneys from further damage

NCT ID NCT03253172

First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looks at whether taking potassium supplements can slow down kidney function loss in people with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) and high blood pressure. About 532 participants will receive potassium or a placebo for several years. The goal is to see if potassium helps preserve kidney function and control blood pressure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Academic Medical Center Amsterdam

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Erasmus MC

    Rotterdam, Netherlands

  • Leiden University Medical Center

    Leiden, Netherlands

  • University Medical Center Groningen

    Groningen, Netherlands

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