Time-restricted Eating in Patients With Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease and Albuminuria

Last updated: December 11, 2024
Sponsor: de Seigneux Sophie
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Kidney Failure (Pediatric)

Proteinuria

Renal Failure

Treatment

Time-restricted eating

Active control

Clinical Study ID

NCT06618859
2023-02172
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 12 to 15% of adults worldwide, with an increasing incidence expected. Major causes include diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, and various glomerulonephritis. Proteinuria is a key factor in identifying and assessing the risk of CKD progression.

The precise pathophysiology of CKD is not fully understood, but recent research highlights metabolic alterations, particularly in lipid and glucose metabolism. CKD progression is influenced by diet, as evidenced by recent studies. Interventions such as the ketogenic diet and time-restricted feeding show promising results in improving metabolism and may have beneficial effects on CKD.

Our study aims to evaluate the impact of time-restricted eating (TRE) on proteinuria, the decline in glomerular filtration rate, and weight loss in patients with moderate CKD with albuminuria (KDIGO stage 2-3). This will allow us to better understand the efficacy of this dietary approach tailored to the individual habits of participants.

The primary outcome measure will be albuminuria before and after the 12-week intervention. Secondary outcome measures will include the impact of fasting on blood pressure as assessed by 24-hour ambulatory monitoring, body composition evaluated by DXA and BIA, continuous glucose monitoring, and blood hormone profiles. Additionally, the feasibility and safety of TRE in this population will be assessed.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical criteria

  • Adult men and women

  • Chronic Kidney Disease with KDIGO stage G2 and G3 defined by a GlomerularFiltration Rate between 30 and 90 mL/min/1.73m2

  • Albuminuria stage A2 or A3, but without nephrotic-range proteinuria: 3 to 200mg/mmol

  • Body mass index 18-40 kg/m2

  • Eating window of 12 hours (self-reported and measured during the run-in phase)

  • Study-related criteria

  • Able to give informed consent and follow the study procedures for the entireduration

  • Confident use of a smartphone compatible with the MyFoodRepo app (iOS, Android)and able to take regular pictures of food/drinks

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical criteria

  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women, plans for maternity during the study

  • Eating disorder(s)

  • Other diets: low-carb, ketogenic diet, hypocaloric diets (eviction for foodintolerances, vegan/vegetarian diet are not excluded)

  • Uncontrolled blood pressure (> 160/100 mmHg)

  • Diabetes with hypoglycemic drug(s) will be excluded, however those withimpaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes, as defined by the American DiabetesAssociation) or diabetes with no risk of hypoglycemia (i.e. treated withnon-hypoglycemic drugs or without medication) will be included

  • Oral corticosteroids

  • Uncontrolled diabetes HbA1c > 8.5%

  • Active cancer and/or oncologic treatment over the previous 12 months

  • Major mental illness

  • Consumption of > 7 standard units of alcohol per week for women and > 14standard units of alcohol per week for men

  • Shift work, such as evening shifts or night shifts planned during the study

  • Travel/trip to a different time zone (≥ 2-hour time difference) planned duringthe study

  • Study-related criteria and other interventions

  • Recent treatment modification in the last 3 months, including but not limitedto ACE blockers, SLGT2i, finerenone

  • Patients with recent glomerulonephritis diagnosis on more than 2immunosuppressive drugs

  • Patients with kidney transplant in the last past year

  • Enrolled in another interventional clinical trial (medication, medical device)over the previous 1 month and planned during the study

Study Design

Total Participants: 50
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Time-restricted eating
Phase:
Study Start date:
December 04, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2027

Connect with a study center

  • University Hospital, Geneva

    Geneva, 1211
    Switzerland

    Active - Recruiting

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