Evidence for Potassium Restriction in Hemodialysis (NCT06120608) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Evidence for Potassium Restriction in Hemodialysis
Canada50 participantsStarted 2025-06-17
Plain-language summary
EvoKe-HD is a pilot randomized controlled trial to assess the feasibility and potential for efficacy of a novel dietary approach to hyperkalemia. Contrary to the traditional recommendations limiting the intake of high-potassium whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables, the investigators propose to switch the focus to foods containing potassium that is readily absorbed by the body (high bioavailability), such as potassium from additives, processed meats, milk, fruit juices and sugary drinks.
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:
* ≥18 years or older
* Receiving hemodialysis 3 times/week for ≥ 3 months
* Has at least two pre-dialysis serum potassium levels ≥5.2 mmol/L on any analysis in the past 3 months OR the most recent pre-dialysis serum potassium value ≥ 4.6 mmol/L and is currently prescribed a potassium-binding agent at a regular frequency (defined as ≥ once per week).
* Can speak and understand French or English
* Has not missed more than 1 dialysis session in the previous 3 months.
* Is capable of providing informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Is not expected to survive beyond 6 months
* Does not control their dietary intake (e.g., residents of high-dependency nursing homes)
* Significant cognitive impairment precluding understanding of the dietary recommendations.
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
1
Percentage of prevalent dialysis patients recruited and retained for 3 months
Timeframe: 3 months
2
Change in average mid-week predialysis potassium level during the study period
Timeframe: 3 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06120608
SponsorCentre Integre Universitaire de Sante et Services Sociaux du Nord de l'ile de Montreal