Kidney disease is a common medical condition. Individuals with kidney disease develop a
build-up of acid in their blood. This acid can affect their muscles, bones, glucose
metabolism and kidneys. The investigators will test alkali treatment, to treat acid build-up,
in a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate effects on muscles, bones,
glucose metabolism and kidney.
Phase:
Phase 2/Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Collaborators:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) National Institutes of Health (NIH)