Well-Formulated Ketogenic Diet in Polycystic Kidney Disease

Overview 

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of a ketogenic diet on ADPKD. Researchers at the Ohio State University will look at total kidney volume (assessed by MRI scan) and kidney function (through blood and urine samples). 

Eligibility Criteria 

• Ages 18-65 years old
• Diagnosis of ADPKD
• Kidney function (GFR) greater than 25
• No use of tolvaptan

Additional inclusion/exclusion criteria will apply. 

Participation

Participants will be asked to visit the clinic for testing 6 times over the course of a year, and to follow a ketogenic diet for 52 weeks. A dietary team at the Ohio State University will be available to help with understanding of the ketogenic diet. 

Contact 

Rima Kang, MD

• rima.kang@osumc.edu

Madison Kackley, PhD

• (614) 247-9650
• kackley@osu.edu

Jeff Volek, PhD

• (614) 292-6488
• volek.1@osu.edu

Location

• The Ohio State University, Columbus OH