This study is examining how a dietary supplement called urea can be used to treat low blood
sodium level. Low blood sodium level is a common problem and some studies show that many
patients with low blood sodium level suffer from brain fog and/or loss of balance.
Unfortunately, it is unknown at this point what the best treatment is for low blood sodium
level. With this pilot research study, the investigators are hoping to learn more about
whether urea is safe to take, whether patients can tolerate taking urea for several weeks,
whether urea increases blood sodium level, and whether urea can help prevent the brain fog
and/or loss of balance that some patients with low blood sodium level suffer from. The
information obtained with this study is intended to be used to design a larger study in the
future to get a definite answer whether urea is beneficial for patients with low blood sodium
level.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Helbert Rondon Helbert Rondon Berrios, MD, MS
Collaborator:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)