Empiric Versus Selective Prevention Strategies for Kidney Stone Disease (NCT05365477) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Empiric Versus Selective Prevention Strategies for Kidney Stone Disease
United States56 participantsStarted 2022-08-04
Plain-language summary
The aims of this study are to 1) Conduct a randomized clinical trial of selective versus empiric diet plus pharmacologic therapy in high-risk stone formers and 2) Determine adverse effects from, and adherence to selective and empiric strategies.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Two or more symptomatic kidney stone events in the last 5 years
* Adult
Exclusion Criteria:
* Medullary sponge kidney or renal tubular acidosis
* Untreated urinary obstruction
* Primary hyperparathyroidism
* Primary hyperoxaluria
* Pregnancy
* Inflammatory bowel disease or bowel resection
* Sarcoidosis
* Cystinuria
* Prior stone composition with uric acid, struvite, cystine, carbonate apatite
* Use of specific medications (thiazides, topiramate, xanthine oxidase inhibitors, citrate, bicarbonate)
* Chronic kidney disease stage 3 or higher (eGFR\<60)
* Gouty arthritis or 3 gout episodes in 1 year
* Known allergy to study medications
* Hypokalemia or hyponatremia at screening.
* Age \< 18 years
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.