Can magnesium shield kidneys from chemo harm?
NCT ID NCT05586009
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether giving different doses of magnesium can help prevent kidney damage caused by the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. 100 people with head and neck cancer took part. Researchers compared three groups receiving 1, 2, or 3 grams of magnesium to find the best protective dose.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Finished
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Mar 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosed with head and neck cancer recieved cisplatin ECOG \<2 eGFR\>59 ml/min/1.73 Adequate hematological parameters Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant and lactating women Using of nephrotoxic drugs as NSAIDs Patients with hypersensitivity to any drug used Diabetic patients Patients with cardiovascular diseases
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mohamed Saad younis
Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, 0000, Egypt
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