๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-12

Well-Formulated Ketogenic Diet Polycystic Kidney Disease (NCT06325644)

Feasibility and Efficacy of a Well-Formulated Ketogenic Diet in Delaying Progression of Polycystic Kidney Disease in Patients at Risk for Rapid Progression

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Ohio State University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a prospective study to determine ketogenic diet effect on htTKV, GFR, microalbuminuria. This is a single-center study of 20 patients with ADPKD and deemed high risk for progression to ESRD. This determined by combination of features of ADPKD and htTKV as assessed by prior computed tomography (CT) or MRI. Patients will be recruited from the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Clinic at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Enrolled patients will have MRI for htTKV, urinary studies, blood tests at baseline, 6 months, and 52 weeks. Blood for GFR will be assessed three times over the course of the study including baseline, 6 months, and 1 year. Participants will follow ketogenic diet for 52 weeks. Investigatory diet team will manage the ketogenic diet.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: The Ohio State University โ€” Columbus, Ohio

Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • The Ohio State University โ€” Columbus, Ohio

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Phone: (614) 247-9650

Email: kackley.19@osu.edu

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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