Keto diet tested as a way to delay kidney failure
NCT ID NCT06325644
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a well-formulated ketogenic diet can delay the progression of polycystic kidney disease in 20 adults who are at high risk for kidney failure. Participants will follow the diet for one year and have regular blood tests, urine tests, and MRI scans to track kidney health. The goal is to see if the diet can help control the disease and reduce the need for future treatments.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Started
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Jun 2024
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-65 years old * Diagnosis of ADPKD by imaging and/or genetic testing * GFR ≥ 25 mg/dl * Patients at risk for rapid progression of ADPKD: Mayo Class 1C-1E along with any other high risk features including early decline in GFR, hypertension onset ≤ 35 years of age, urologic events ≤ 35 years of age, PKD 1 truncating mutation and PROPKD score of 4 or higher as determined by the treating physician * No changes of medications within the last three months. * Able to comply with dietary intervention * Ability to sign informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients currently being treated with Tolvaptan * Diagnosed with diabetes. * Pregnancy * Contraindications to MRI * Ketogenic diet within the last three months * Severe kidney disease with GFR \< 25 mg/dl * Unable to purchase food for the diet intervention * Gastrointestinal disorders that will interfere with diet intervention * Chronic alcohol or drug abuse
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Locations
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The Ohio State University
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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