Clinical Research Studies

Are you eligible to participate in this study?

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

• Conditions:
  Chronic Kidney Disease, Stages 3b-4
  Mild Hyperkalemia (potassium 5.1 To
• Age: Between 19 years - 80 years
• Gender: Male or Female

• Other Inclusion Criteria:
  

  1. Stages 3B-4 CKD
  2. No prior treatment with patiromer
  3. Mild hyperkalemia (potassium 5.1 to 6.5 mEq/L) on one of the last two blood tests
  4. No prior episodes of moderate-severe hyperkalemia (potassium >6.5 mEq/L)
  5. Deemed appropriate for the intervention by the your nephrologist

  
  

You may not be eligible for this study if the following are true:

• 1. Recent change in medications that affect blood potassium concentrations
  2. Diagnosed with bowel diseases or syndromes (e.g., bowel obstruction, major GI surgery, short-bowel syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic diarrhea)
  3. Diagnosed with swallowing disorders
  4. Unable to separate patiromer dose from other medications by 6 hours
  5. Dietary restrictions (e.g., allergies) or otherwise unable/unwilling to adhere to study diets (excludes dietary restrictions on high-potassium foods)
  6. Pregnant (females) or planning to become pregnant (males and females) during the study