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The Effects of Patiromer on Serum Potassium Level and Gut Microbiome of End Stage Renal Disease Patients With Hyperkalemia
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Patiromer for ESRD and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 27 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The Effects of Patiromer on Serum Potassium Level and Gut Microbiome of ESRD Patients With Hyperkalemia (potassium greater than 5 milliequivalents per liter) is a non-randomized, crossover study. This is an open-label, pilot clinical trial with 3 sequential phases of (a) 2 weeks of no intervention, (b) 12 weeks of Patiromer treatment, and (c) 6 weeks of no intervention. Treatment with Patiromer will be initiated at a dose of 8.4 grams, once daily and observed for a week, then uptitrated to 16.8 grams once daily. Eligible study subjects will collect stool samples and provide blood and urine samples.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patiromer will be orally self-administered by participants.