Kidney Stone Research Study
University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers are seeking volunteers with a history of Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones for a research study.
Join today and help us advance kidney research!
Join today and help us advance kidney research!
Birmingham, AL
Compensation Provided
History of Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones
18 - 89 Years Old
Fast Facts
Study Background
Do you have a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones?
Oxalate is a major component of kidney stones. Kidney stones can cause a range of health problems, including severe pain. Oxalate is produced naturally by the body but can also be found in many foods, which also contain an oxalate precursor: vitamin C.
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the factors that contribute to the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones. In particular, researchers want to understand how vitamin C is converted into oxalate.
Join our compensated study and help advance research on kidney stones!
Oxalate is a major component of kidney stones. Kidney stones can cause a range of health problems, including severe pain. Oxalate is produced naturally by the body but can also be found in many foods, which also contain an oxalate precursor: vitamin C.
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the factors that contribute to the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones. In particular, researchers want to understand how vitamin C is converted into oxalate.
Join our compensated study and help advance research on kidney stones!
Study Background Do you have a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones? Oxalate is a major component of kidney stones. Kidney stones can cause a range of health problems, including severe pain. Oxalate is produced naturally by the body but can also be found in many foods, which also contain an oxalate precursor: vitamin C. The purpose of this study is to learn more about the factors that contribute to the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones. In particular, researchers want to understand how vitamin C is converted into oxalate. Join our compensated study and help advance research on kidney stones! |
Additional Information
The study aims to increase our understanding on the factors that contribute to the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones.
You may qualify to participate in this study if you meet the inclusion criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18 to 89
- History of calcium oxalate kidney stones
- No other major health concerns such as: chronic kidney disease, diabetes, primary or secondary hyperoxaluria, chronic gastrointestinal disorder
- Willing to follow a 5-day study diet
- Not pregnant or lactating
Screening visits involve blood and urine collections, body measurements, and review of medical history. If you qualify for the study, you will eat a fixed study diet for 5 days and ingest a vitamin C supplement orally.
You will need to make 11 visits to the UAB Clinical Research Unit: 3 for screening, including meeting with a nutritionist, once to pick up your controlled diet, and 6 others to complete your study activities and sample drop offs. Your participation in the study will last about 2 months in total.
You will need to make 11 visits to the UAB Clinical Research Unit: 3 for screening, including meeting with a nutritionist, once to pick up your controlled diet, and 6 others to complete your study activities and sample drop offs. Your participation in the study will last about 2 months in total.
Eligible participants will be compensated up to $515. Study meals will be provided free of charge.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research program.