New study aims to tame high potassium in kidney patients with standardized care

NCT ID NCT06884267

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: AstraZeneca Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a standardized care plan can help chronic kidney disease patients better control high potassium levels while optimizing their RAASi medications. About 1,000 participants will receive the care plan, which includes doctor training and patient education. The main goal is to see if more patients achieve normal potassium levels and optimal medication use after 48 weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

standardized hyperkalemia management implementation (clinical pathway and education)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could establish a practical, guideline-based care approach to help kidney disease patients better manage high potassium levels while optimizing their heart-kidney protective medications.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage, single-arm study without a comparison group, so results may not prove the approach is better than usual care. Success depends on real-world adherence and may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease Hyperkalemia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPERKALEMIA

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Beijing, 100029, China
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Benxi, 117000, China
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Changchun, 130041, China
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Changsha, 410008, China
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Changsha, 410013, China
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Changsha, 410300, China
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Chengdu, 610031, China
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Chengdu, 610041, China
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Chengdu, 610078, China
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Chongqing, 400042, China
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Dalian, 116023, China
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Fuyang, 236600, China
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Fuzhou, 350005, China
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Fuzhou, 350031, China
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Gejiu, 661099, China
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Guangzhou, 510280, China
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Guangzhou, 510530, China
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Guiyang, 510630, China
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Haikou, 570311, China
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Hangzhou, 310006, China
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Hefei, 230001, China
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Hohhot, 10050, China
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Jinan, 250012, China
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Jinan, 250021, China
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Kunming, 650021, China
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Kunming, 650101, China
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Lanzhou, 730030, China
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Nanchang, 330006, China
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Nanning, 530021, China
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Nantong, 226001, China
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Ningbo, 315010, China
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Pingdingshan, 467000, China
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Qiqihar, 161000, China
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Shanghai, 200025, China
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Shanghai, 200032, China
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Shanghai, 200233, China
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Shenyang, 110001, China
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Shijiazhuang, 50051, China
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Taiyuan, 030001, China
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Tianjin, 300192, China
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Ürümqi, 830054, China
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Wuhan, 430022, China
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Wuhu, 241000, China
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Wuxi, 214062, China
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Xi'an, 710061, China
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Xining, 810001, China
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Xinxiang, 453100, China
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Yinchuan, 750004, China
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Zhengzhou, 450003, China