Ketogenic Diet Program for Polycystic Kidney Disease

Metabolic Impacts of Ren-Nu: A Dietary Program for Polycystic Kidney Disease

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
Richard Fatica · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with polycystic kidney disease who are interested in trying a special ketogenic diet guided by a nutritionist. Participants will follow the diet for 16 weeks and take a specific medical food supplement.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking KetoCitraFluid alkalizing agentsSGLT2 inhibitorsTolvaptanPotassium-sparing diureticsImmunosuppressants
Rules you out Heart failureChronic kidney disease stage 4 or greaterAutoimmune diseaseMalignancy

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years or older
  • I have been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease
  • My kidney function is adequate with an eGFR of 30 or more
  • I have controlled blood pressure below 140/90
  • My BMI is 25 or higher
  • I have a blood pressure monitor at home
  • I can participate in online classes and complete questionnaires

You may not be able to join if

  • I have allergies to any ingredients in the medical food
  • I have a history of severe health conditions like heart failure or hyperkalemia
  • I am pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing
  • I have a current use of certain medications like Immunosuppressants
  • I have had disordered eating habits in the past
  • I have active gastrointestinal diseases like Crohn's or IBS
  • I have a history of gastric bypass surgery

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

This is a 16 week pilot study of the impact of a nutritionist led ketogenic diet (Ren-Nu) supplemented with the medical food KetoCitra on autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult (18 years or older) * Diagnosis of ADPKD by a physician. * Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 at screening using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation. * Appropriate control of blood pressure (i.e. en…
Contacts

Chloe Booth

216-444-5053

boothc2@ccf.org

CONTACT

Richard Fatica, MD

216-445-9953

faticar@ccf.org

CONTACT