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Magnesium citrate complex for uric acid reduction: Does it work and is it safe?

The efficacy and safety of magnesium citrate compound in reducing serum uric acid levels in patients with hyperuricemia: A randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600127456
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-07-01
Start date
2026-07-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-07-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Asymptomatic hyperuricemia

Interventions

Placebo group:Microcrystalline cellulose, once a day, 1 bag each time (3.146g per bag), taken with meals or dissolved in water after meals, for 12 consecutive weeks.
Investigational Product Group:Magnesium citrate compound, once daily, 1 bag (3.146g per bag), taken with meals or dissolved in water after meals, for 12 consecutive weeks.

Sponsors

The First People's Hospital of Kunshan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Aged 18–70 years, both males and females; 2.Meet the diagnostic criteria for asymptomatic hyperuricemia; 3.Kidney stones (<=10 mm in diameter) confirmed by ultrasound; 4.Sign the written informed consent form;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.History of gouty arthritis flare; 2.Patients with severe dysfunction of the heart, liver, or kidneys; patients with malignant tumors; or patients with psychiatric disorders. 3.Current use or planned use during the trial period of any medication known to affect uric acid metabolism, including but not limited to allopurinol, febuxostat, benzbromarone, probenecid, low-dose aspirin, diuretics, pyrazinamide, and levodopa. 4.Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to conceive during the study period. 5.Known or suspected history of allergy to the investigational product or its excipients. 6.Poor compliance as judged by the investigator, or any other condition that, in the investigator's opinion, makes the subject unsuitable for participation in this trial.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Serum uric acid;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Urinary pH;Urinary Oxalate;Blood Pressure;Serum Creatinine;Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate;Exercise and Diet Questionnaire;Serum uric acid target rate;Maximum diameter of the kidney stone;Adverse event;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactGuo Zhengli

The First People's Hospital of Kunshan

350834416@qq.com+86 10 12345678

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 23, 2026