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Phosphate Diet Strategies to Lower Blood Phosphate in Dialysis Patients

Iraq200 participantsStarted 2024-10-01

Plain-language summary

Raised phosphate levels in the blood (hyperphosphatemia) are frequently observed in hemodialysis patients with chronic kidney failure. In addition to increasing the risk of life threatening complications like heart disease, severe bone disorders, and premature mortality, this condition also poses risks to overall health. Managing phosphate levels effectively is one of the central objectives in treating patients on dialysis. Control of dietary intake, particularly cutting out high phosphate foods, is one of the most effective ways of managing phosphate levels. Dietary restrictions can be challenging for most patients to adhere to, and effective educational tools for assisting them remain unclear. This clinical study aims to evaluate the impact of diet-derived education aimed solely at reducing phosphate levels in blood. Patients undergoing hemodialysis at a dialysis center will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. In addition to standard dietary advice, one group will receive targeted phosphate-specific dietary education which includes personalized counseling and aids to encourage selection of low-phosphate foods. The primary objective is to determine whether participants in the phosphate-specific education group achieve a greater reduction in blood phosphate levels over time as compared to those who receive standard care.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females aged 18-60 years * Stage 5 CKD patients on hemodialysis * Receiving ≥2 weekly dialysis sessions for ≥2 months * Written informed consent provided * Ability (patient/caregiver) to read, write, and speak Arabic Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 or \>60 * Receiving \<2 dialysis sessions per week or \<2 months duration * Refusal or inability to provide consent * Severe mental illness or cognitive impairment * Acute illness, infection, or hospitalization at enrollment * Malabsorption conditions or prior GI surgery * Noncompliance with medication or dialysis regimen

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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

Change in serum phosphate concentration measured by standard blood test (mg/dL)

Timeframe: Baseline and at weeks 4,8 and week 12

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07180069

SponsorKufa University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-01

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