This study is looking at how a special salt substitute affects potassium levels in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on hemodialysis. The salt substitute has about 50% less sodium than regular table salt because it uses potassium chloride instead of sodium chloride. You would try both the Salt Substitute and Standard Table Salt for 16 days each, with a break in between. Researchers will measure your potassium levels to see if the salt substitute changes them. They will also look at your diet, blood pressure, and any symptoms you might have. To join, you need to be at least 21 years old and receiving outpatient hemodialysis. Your serum potassium level must not be above 6. The study plans to enroll 20 participants, but the current status of enrollment is unclear.

Study design

This interventional study involves 16 participants who will receive both a potassium-containing salt substitute and standard table salt in a random order.

What's involved

You would use the Salt Substitute for 16 days and Standard Table Salt for 16 days, with a 19-day break in between. Potassium levels will be measured twice a week before your dialysis sessions.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Potassium levels will be measured during the two 16-day treatment periods, with measurements at Day 1, Day 16, Day 36, and Day 52.

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