Seaweed as medicine? wakame put to the test against kidney disease
NCT ID NCT07729683
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether eating 5 grams of wakame seaweed daily for three months can lower levels of harmful AGEs in the blood of people with stage III chronic kidney disease. AGEs are compounds that may speed up kidney damage. The study includes 30 adults who will add the seaweed to their meals using recipes from a Michelin-starred chef. The goal is to see if this simple dietary change can offer extra kidney protection on top of standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a daily 5-gram dose of wakame (Undaria pinnatifida) seaweed flakes
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, sustainable dietary addition to help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effect on kidney function is uncertain, and dietary changes can be hard to maintain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Groupe Hospitalier de La Rochelle Ré Aunis
RECRUITINGLa Rochelle, 17000, France
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