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This study tests whether hydroxycitrate, a molecule closely related to citrate, can reduce calcium phosphate stone recurrence.


Clinical Trial Description

In this double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, crossover study, each participant will undergo 4 phases of study, with the order randomized by a blocked randomization scheme. The 4 phases will be Placebo, Super CitriMax (hydroxycitrate) OHCit low dose, OHCit standard dose, or Potassium Citrate. Randomization will be stratified based on sex, concomitant thiazide use, and concomitant alkali use. Each phase will be 1 week in duration, during which subjects will take assigned study medications. A minimum 1-week washout period will be imposed between phases. During the first 2 days of each phase, subjects will be instructed to adhere to a prescribed diet. On the last 5 days of each phase, subjects will be kept on a constant metabolic diet. Use of metabolic diet is essential to eliminate confounders that could occur from changes in dietary intake across phases. During the final two study days (days 6-7), two 24-hr urines will be collected for urine biochemistry and crystallization studies. Fasting blood will be obtained at the end of the last urine collection. Study Medications: Subjects will receive three tablets twice daily during each phase. These will consist of either placebo, Potassium Citrate (KCit), or Super CitriMax (OHCit). Study tablets will be prepared by a compounding pharmacy, with placebo tablets similar in appearance and size to the active medication tablets. ;


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NCT number NCT06003348
Study type Interventional
Source University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Contact NAIM M MAALOUF, MD
Phone 214/648-2954
Email naim.maalouf@utsouthwestern.edu
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Start date December 13, 2023
Completion date August 31, 2028

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