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Lead
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
This study enrolled 20 patient to evaluate the effects of different doses of sodium bicarbonate. We will test serum bicarbonate levels, potassium levels and muscle function.
Age
21–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Estimated GFR \< 45 ml/min/1.73m2 and \>15 ml/min/1.73 m2 determined by abbreviated 4 variable modification MDRD equation
Age \>21
You may not be if
Previous chronic treatment with alkali (including sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate or baking soda)
Bicarbonate level \<20 or \>25 mEq/L
Decompensated heart failure
Systolic blood pressure \>160 mm/Hg
Moderate or greater lower extremity edema
Initiation of ESRD treatment planned within 6 months
Kidney transplantation
Treatment with immunosuppressives within the last 3 months
