CompletedPhase 1

Enteric Oxalate Absorption Study in Unclassified Hyperoxaluria

United States114 participantsStarted 1998-12

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to learn more about a condition called 'unclassified hyperoxaluria'. People with this condition have large amounts of oxalate in their urine, which can cause kidney stones and kidney failure. We do not know what causes the high level of oxalate in the urine. In this study, we will evaluate absorption of a test dose of oxalate taken orally by measuring the amount of the test dose that is eliminated in the urine. We will compare the results of affected patients to healthy volunteers.

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age equal to or greater than 4 years (patient must be able to void on request). * Have good health. Exclusion Criteria: * Any prior history of renal disease, or hypertension * ALL subjects (controls and affected patients) will be asked to discontinue any diuretics, calcium supplements, H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors or gastrointestinal motility agents for approximately one week prior to initiation of the study. * Subjects with GFR \< 50 cc/min will be excluded.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Urine oxalate measured following absorption of oral oxalate dose

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00588120

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-01

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