Dialysis patients may get to eat fruits again: new diet focuses on hidden potassium
NCT ID NCT06120608
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests a new diet for people on hemodialysis who have high potassium levels. Instead of cutting out all high-potassium foods like fruits and vegetables, the diet focuses on avoiding foods with potassium that is easily absorbed, such as additives, processed meats, milk, and fruit juices. The study will see if this approach is practical and helps control potassium levels over 3 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
dietary approach (restricting high-bioavailability potassium foods)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more flexible diet for dialysis patients to manage potassium levels without giving up fruits and vegetables.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The diet change may be hard to follow or may not lower potassium enough.
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Conditions
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Locations
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CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
Montreal, Quebec, H4J 1C5, Canada