Dietary Modulation of Urinary MCP-1 in ADPKD (NCT07651397) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Dietary Modulation of Urinary MCP-1 in ADPKD
36 participantsStarted 2026-07-10
Plain-language summary
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is characterized by progressive cyst growth and declining kidney function. Inflammatory pathways, including those mediated by monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), are increasingly recognized as contributors to disease progression. Metabolic alterations in cystic epithelial cells may influence inflammatory signaling, suggesting a potential role for dietary interventions targeting metabolic pathways.
This study is a prospective, randomized, open-label crossover trial designed to evaluate the effect of a carbohydrate restricted, plant dominant dietary intervention on urinary MCP-1 levels in adults with ADPKD. Participants will be randomized to one of two sequences: dietary intervention followed by usual diet, or usual diet followed by dietary intervention, with a washout period between study phases. Each study period will last 12 weeks.
The primary objective is to assess within subject differences in urinary MCP-1/creatinine ratio between the dietary intervention and usual diet conditions. Secondary outcomes include measures of metabolic parameters, insulin resistance, dietary adherence, and safety.
This study aims to explore whether a structured dietary approach may influence intrarenal inflammatory activity in ADPKD and provide preliminary data to inform future interventional studies.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age ≥18
. Diagnosis of ADPKD based on established clinical or genetic criteria (PKD 1/PKD2)
. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) between 45 and 90 mL/min/1.73 m²
. Mayo Imaging Classification class 1C-1E based on MRI-derived height-adjusted total kidney volume.
. Stable kidney function, defined as no acute kidney injury and no decline in eGFR \>20% within the preceding 3 months
. Stable antihypertensive and chronic medications for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment
. Ability and willingness to adhere to the prescribed dietary intervention
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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Change in Urinary MCP-1/Creatinine Ratio
Timeframe: Baseline and End of each 12-week study period (weeks 0,12, 18 and 30)