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CompletedNCT06343129Updated Apr 17, 2024

Effects of a Whole-food, Plant-based Nutrition Program on BP and Potassium in Subjects With CKD

An interventional study of Dietary education program in Chronic Kidney Diseases, sponsored by University of Rochester. Completed at 2 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-04-17.

Sponsored by University of Rochester · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Registered 3 years 5 months after the study started (first participant enrolled Oct 2020, registered Mar 2024).
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
43
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if an educational program emphasizing a whole food plant based diet favorably impacts blood pressure while not significantly increasing blood potassium levels, by comparing a group of patients receiving the educational program with a control group of patients receiving no specific education.

Read the detailed description

The primary objective of this study is to test the hypothesis that educating hypertensive chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 and 4 patients on the benefit of a whole food plant based (WFPB) diet in the context of a 15-day educational program ("Jumpstart program") will lead to improved blood pressure control and will not increase rates of hyperkalemia.

Other objectives:

A) To test the effect of the Jumpstart program on degree of uptake on a WFPB diet via a 3 day food recall.

B) To test the effect of the Jumpstart program on other important outcomes in CKD in the following domains:

  1. Body composition such as weight and body mass index (BMI).
  2. Quality of life.
  3. Laboratory tests including- serum levels of sodium, bicarbonate, chloride, Blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, albumin, parathyroid hormone, fibroblast growth factor 23, lipids, C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate.

C) To test the effect of the Jumpstart program on quality of life in hypertensive CKD patients.

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Conditions studied

  • Chronic Kidney Diseases

Keywords

  • Diet
  • Plant-based
  • Whole food
  • Hypertension
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Blood pressure
  • Potassium
  • Systolic blood pressure
  • Diastolic blood pressure
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In context

Kidney Diseases

3,840 studies on the registry are indexed under Kidney Diseases; 500 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 43 is below the median of 70 across 2,640 interventional studies indexed under Kidney Diseases.

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Lead sponsor

University of Rochester is the lead sponsor of 715 studies on the registry; 116 are open to participants now.

Of its 56 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 44 (79%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Age greater than 18 years
  • Subjects with CKD 3 and 4 (as determined by an estimated glomerular filtration rate of ≥ 15 ml/min but \< 60 ml/min for at least three months)
  • Subjects with hypertension, defined as use of antihypertension medication:
  • Lack of significant proteinuria ( subjects will have a 24 hour urine protein value of \< 500 mg or a spot protein to creatinine ratio of \< 0.5 or a microalbumin to creatinine ratio \< 300) within previous 3 months.
  • Fluent in English language
  • Able and willing to comply with the testing schedule and the meeting schedule of the Jumpstart
  • Able and willing to comply with dietary advice of whole-food plant based diet given during the educational session
  • Able and willing to give informed consent
  • Must have computer/internet access to participate in virtual Zoom educational sessions (intervention group only)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Kidney disease requiring immunosuppressive therapy
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Pregnancy
  • Life expectancy \< 12 months
  • History of solid organ transplant or anticipated solid organ transplant in next 2 months
  • History of hyperkalemia: (two or more potassium levels ≥ 5.0 Meq/L or those requiring intervention for high potassium levels within the last six months)
  • Subjects with malabsorptive syndromes
  • Subjects with history of bariatric surgery or planned bariatric surgery in the next 2 months
  • Subjects on warfarin
  • Subjects with documented eating disorder at the time of consent
  • Allergy or intolerance of a plant-based or plant-derived food (gluten, soy, etc.)
  • Following a vegan diet in the six months prior to consent
  • Major surgery within 60 days prior to consent
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
43 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Jumpstart Educational Program

    Jumpstart sessions on day 1, 2, 5, 8, 12, and 15. Tests at baseline and week 2 visit: blood pressure, height and weight measurements to calculate a body mass index, urine tests to assess antioxidant activity, quality of life questionnaire (\~8 minutes to complete) about physical and mental symptoms, a 3-day food record to assess if participants are changing their diet over the course of the study, assessment of medication use. Tests performed at day 1, day 8, and day 15: A small blood draw \[about 1 teaspoon\] to check chemistry levels, cholesterol, and markers of inflammation. Laboratory tests are reviewed once available, and participant contacted by the study team either by telephone or My Chart regarding clinically significant results that require intervention. If potassium levels are higher than 5.2 Meq/L, the study team contacts the participant or their alternate contact directly. For the intervention group, this is in addition to the finger-stick blood collection.

    Behavioral: Dietary education program

  • No intervention
    Control group

    Participants randomized to the control group continue to receive medical, dietary, and nutritional advice from their medical team as normal. The testing is the same testing as the intervention group and will be done at day 1, day 8, and day 15 of the study. They do not participate in the educational sessions during the study but will have the opportunity to participate in the program at no charge at the conclusion of the study.

Interventions

  • BehavioralDietary education program

    Jumpstart educational program: https://www.rochesterlifestylemedicine.com/about-community-jumpstart/

    Also known as: Nutritional education program

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Mean change in systolic blood pressure

    Unit of measurement - mm Hg

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  2. Mean change in diastolic blood pressure

    Unit of measurement - mm Hg

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  3. Mean change in potassium levels

    Unit of measurement - mEq/L

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  4. Proportion of participants developing hyperkalemia

    Percentage

    Time frame: Day 15

Secondary outcomes

  1. Mean Change in energy/day

    Unit of measurement - kcal/day. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  2. Mean change in energy/kg of body mass

    Unit of measurement - kcal/kg/day. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  3. Mean change in total fat

    Unit of measurement - grams. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  4. Mean change in % calories from fat

    Unit of measurement - Percentage. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  5. Mean change in % calories from carbohydrates

    Unit of measurement - Percentage. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  6. Mean change in % calories from protein

    Unit of measurement - Percentage. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  7. Mean change in Animal protein

    Unit of measurement - grams. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  8. Mean change in Vegetable protein

    Unit of measurement - grams. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  9. Mean change in cholesterol

    Unit of measurement - milligrams. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  10. Mean change in Total dietary fiber

    Unit of measurement - grams. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  11. Mean change in Total fiber per 1000 kcal

    Unit of measurement - Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  12. Mean change in calcium

    Unit of measurement - milligrams. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  13. Mean change in phosphorous

    Unit of measurement - milligrams. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  14. Mean change in magnesium

    Unit of measurement - milligrams. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  15. Mean change in sodium

    Unit of measurement - milligrams. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  16. Mean change in potassium

    Unit of measurement - milligrams. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  17. Mean change in body mass

    Unit of measurement - kilograms. Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  18. Mean change in body mass index

    Unit of measurement - kg/m². Subjects completed a 3-day food record prior to intervention and during Jumpstart (or equivalent time for controls). Participants were given a recording form, and verbal and written instructions to record relevant details for all foods and beverages consumed. Portion size was estimated, using food visual aids, or measured, using weight scales or volume measures. A research dietitian (NW) provided the food record instruction and reviewed the completed records with participants to increase the quality of the report. The food record data was then entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NSDR, Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) for calculation of nutrient intake.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  19. Mean change in sodium measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - mEq/L

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  20. Mean change in chloride measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - mEq/L

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  21. Mean change in bicarbonate measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - mEq/L

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  22. Mean change in blood urea nitrogen (BUN) measured

    Unit of measurement - mg/dl

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  23. Mean change in creatinine measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - mg/dl

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  24. Mean change in glucose measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - mg/dl

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  25. Mean change in calcium measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - mg/dl

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  26. Mean change in phosphorous measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - mg/dl

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  27. Mean change in parathyroid hormome (PTH) measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - pg/mL

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  28. Mean change in albumin measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - pg/mL

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  29. Mean change in magnesium measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - mEq/L

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  30. Mean change in erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - mm/hr

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  31. Mean change in fibroblast growth factor (FGF)-23 measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - RU/ml

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  32. Mean change in total cholesterol measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - mg/dl

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  33. Mean change in low density lipoprotein (LDL) measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - mg/dl

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  34. Mean change in high density lipoprotein (HDL) measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - mg/dl

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  35. Mean change in triglycerides measured in blood

    Unit of measurement - mg/dl

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  36. Mean change in 8-isoprostane measured in urine

    Unit of measurement - (ng/mg of creat)/kg

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  37. Mean change in symptoms

    Higher scores indicate better health. Scores are transformed linearly to 0-100 range. The symptom list assesses the extent of bother (not at all, somewhat, moderately, very much, extremely) during the last 30 days in terms of issues particularly relevant to patients with kidney disease including soreness in muscles, pain (joint,back, chest), headaches, cramps during dialysis, bruising, itchy skin, shortness of breath, dizziness, lack of appetite, excessive thirst, numbness in hands or feet, trouble with memory, blurred vision, nausea, or other problems with the access site.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  38. Mean change in effects of kidney disease

    Higher scores indicate better health. Scores are transformed linearly to 0-100 range. Effects of kidney disease on daily life were assessed using the same five-point response scale used for the symptom/problem list and included restrictions on fluid and dietary intake, and impact on work, carrying out family responsibilities, travel, lifting objects, personal appearance, and time available to get things done.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  39. Mean change in burden of kidney disease

    Higher scores indicate better health. Scores are transformed linearly to 0-100 range. The burden of kidney disease scale assesses perceptions of frustration and interference of kidney disease in one's life using a definitely true to definitely false response scale (interferes too much with life, too much time spent dealing with it, feel frustrated dealing with it, feel like a burden on family).

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  40. Mean change in Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (MOS SF-12) physical composite

    Higher scores indicate better health. Scores are transformed linearly to 0-100 range. Physical composite includes questions on how you feel about your physical health. In the survey, participants are asked if they could do things like climb stairs, move a table, or push a vacuum. How well they think they feel physically is a key measure of their health.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

  41. Mean change in Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (MOS SF-12) mental composite

    Higher scores indicate better health. Scores are transformed linearly to 0-100 range. Mental composite includes questions about general health, activity limits, ability to accomplish desired tasks, depression and anxiety, energy level, and social activities.

    Time frame: Baseline to day 15

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Study locations

2 sites
  • Clinical Research Center of the University of Rochester Medical Center
    Rochester, New York 14642, United States
  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    Rochester, New York 14642, United States
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Apr 17, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06343129
Lead sponsor
University of Rochester
Collaborators
Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute
Responsible party
Scott Liebman (Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Rochester) — Principal investigator
First posted
Apr 2, 2024
Start date
Oct 26, 2020
Primary completion
Dec 12, 2022
Completion
Dec 12, 2022
Last update
Apr 17, 2024

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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