Synbiotic Supplementation and Inflammation in Predialysis Chronic Kidney Disease (NCT07430280) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Synbiotic Supplementation and Inflammation in Predialysis Chronic Kidney Disease
100 participantsStarted 2026-03-01
Plain-language summary
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to function properly. People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often experience chronic inflammation and digestive symptoms that may affect their quality of life.
This study aims to evaluate whether daily supplementation with a synbiotic (a combination of probiotics and prebiotics) can reduce inflammation and improve gastrointestinal symptoms in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3 to 5 who are not receiving dialysis.
Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a synbiotic containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium longum, and agave fructans, or a placebo, for a total of 16 weeks. Blood tests will be performed to measure inflammation, and participants will complete questionnaires related to digestive symptoms, quality of life, and dietary habits.
The information obtained from this study may help improve nutritional strategies and supportive care for people living with chronic kidney disease.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 to 80 years.
* Diagnosis of chronic kidney disease in pre-dialysis stages.
* Stable clinical condition for at least 3 months prior to enrollment.
* Ability to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current renal replacement therapy (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis).
* Acute kidney injury.
* Use of antibiotics, probiotics, prebiotics, or synbiotics within 4 weeks prior to enrollment.
* Active infection, inflammatory disease, or malignancy.
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Known intolerance or allergy to components of the synbiotic or placebo.
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
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Change in High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)