NCT03877276

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate mitochondrial function in white blood cells and platelets from healthy individuals following dietary oxalate intake.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
82

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
19mo left

Started Jul 2016

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
active not recruiting

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress86%
Jul 2016Dec 2027

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 21, 2016

Completed
2.6 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 5, 2019

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 15, 2019

Completed
7.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2026

Expected
1.5 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2027

Last Updated

June 9, 2025

Status Verified

June 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

9.9 years

First QC Date

March 5, 2019

Last Update Submit

June 5, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

dietary oxalatediet therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in monocyte cellular energetics after 5 hours

    Cellular bioenergetics (oxygen consumption rate) will be measured in isolated monocytes from human blood using a Seahorse XF Analyzer machine. Monocyte cellular bioenergetics will be measured before and after consuming a spinach smoothie (pre- and post-loads; Time 0 hours and 5 hours) to assess a change in monocyte cellular energetics after 5 hours.

    0 hours - 5 hours

Study Arms (8)

3d Diet+Spinach Smoothie+Breakfast

EXPERIMENTAL

3 days of prepared meals with fasting on the final day. On final day, participants will return to study site and drink a prepared blended spinach smoothie and be provided a breakfast meal.

Dietary Supplement: BreakfastDietary Supplement: Spinach smoothie

5d Diet+Spinach Smoothie+Breakfast

EXPERIMENTAL

5 days of prepared meals with fasting on the final day. On final day, participants will return to the study site and drink a prepared blended spinach smoothie and be provided a breakfast meal.

Dietary Supplement: BreakfastDietary Supplement: Spinach smoothie

3d Diet+Kale Smoothie+Breakfast

EXPERIMENTAL

3 days of prepared meals with fasting on the final day. On the final day, participants will return to the study site and drink a prepared kale smoothie and be provided a breakfast meal.

Dietary Supplement: BreakfastDietary Supplement: Kale smoothie

3d Diet+V Spinach Smoothie+Breakfast

EXPERIMENTAL

3 days of prepared meals with fasting on the final day. On final day, participants will return to the study site and drink a prepared blended spinach smoothie with varying amounts of spinach and be provided a breakfast meal.

Dietary Supplement: BreakfastDietary Supplement: V spinach smoothie

3d Diet+Blended Smoothie+Breakfast

EXPERIMENTAL

3 days of prepared meals with fasting on the final day. On final day, participants will return to the study site and drink a prepared blended smoothie and be provided a breakfast meal.

Dietary Supplement: BreakfastDietary Supplement: Blended smoothie

3d Diet+Breakfast

EXPERIMENTAL

3 days of prepared meals with fasting on the final day. On final day, participants will return to the study site and be provided a breakfast meal.

Dietary Supplement: Breakfast

3d Diet+Sodium Oxalate Drink+Breakfast

EXPERIMENTAL

3 days of prepared meals with fasting on the final day. On final day, participants will return to the study site and drink a prepared sodium oxalate drink and be provided a breakfast meal.

Dietary Supplement: BreakfastDietary Supplement: Sodium oxalate drink

3d Diet+Spinach Smoothie+Breakfast w/ 24 Hr Urine

EXPERIMENTAL

3 days of prepared meals with fasting on the final day. On final day, participants will return to the study site and drink a blended spinach smoothie and be provided a breakfast meal.

Dietary Supplement: BreakfastDietary Supplement: Spinach smoothie

Interventions

BreakfastDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

a prepared meal consisting of pastry and 2 cooked egg whites

3d Diet+Blended Smoothie+Breakfast3d Diet+Breakfast3d Diet+Kale Smoothie+Breakfast3d Diet+Sodium Oxalate Drink+Breakfast3d Diet+Spinach Smoothie+Breakfast3d Diet+Spinach Smoothie+Breakfast w/ 24 Hr Urine3d Diet+V Spinach Smoothie+Breakfast5d Diet+Spinach Smoothie+Breakfast
Spinach smoothieDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

a prepared blended spinach smoothie, consisting of banana, avocado, orange juice, and spinach

3d Diet+Spinach Smoothie+Breakfast3d Diet+Spinach Smoothie+Breakfast w/ 24 Hr Urine5d Diet+Spinach Smoothie+Breakfast
Kale smoothieDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

prepared blended kale smoothie, consisting of banana, avocado, orange juice, and kale

3d Diet+Kale Smoothie+Breakfast
Blended smoothieDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

a prepared blended smoothie, consisting of banana, avocado, and orange juice

3d Diet+Blended Smoothie+Breakfast
V spinach smoothieDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

a prepared blended spinach smoothie, consisting of banana, avocado, orange juice, and a varying amount (low, medium, high) of spinach

3d Diet+V Spinach Smoothie+Breakfast
Sodium oxalate drinkDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

a prepared sodium oxalate drink

3d Diet+Sodium Oxalate Drink+Breakfast

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Mentally competent adults who are able to read and comprehend the consent form, written in English
  • Male or Female
  • Age 18 to 70 years
  • Non-tobacco users
  • BMI between 19 and 27
  • Willingness to abstain from vigorous exercise during study period
  • Normal blood comprehensive metabolic panel

You may not qualify if:

  • Mentally incompetent adults who are unable to read or comprehend the consent form, written in English
  • Pregnant females
  • Active medical problems
  • History of kidney stones
  • Any medical disorder that could influence absorption or excretion of oxalate
  • BMI less than 19 or greater than 27
  • Tobacco users
  • Current use of medications or dietary supplements

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Kumar P, Patel M, Oster RA, Yarlagadda V, Ambrosetti A, Assimos DG, Mitchell T. Dietary Oxalate Loading Impacts Monocyte Metabolism and Inflammatory Signaling in Humans. Front Immunol. 2021 Feb 25;12:617508. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.617508. eCollection 2021.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Kidney Calculi

Interventions

Breakfast

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

NephrolithiasisKidney DiseasesUrologic DiseasesFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesUrolithiasisUrinary CalculiMale Urogenital DiseasesCalculiPathological Conditions, AnatomicalPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

MealsFoodDiet, Food, and NutritionPhysiological PhenomenaFood and Beverages

Study Officials

  • Tanecia Mitchell, PhD

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 5, 2019

First Posted

March 15, 2019

Study Start

July 21, 2016

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2027

Last Updated

June 9, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations