Kidney Stones
Conditions
Brief summary
To determine whether pyridoxamine can decrease oxalate excretion in subjects who have normal oxalate excretion (but who have had kidney stones), and in subjects who have primary hyperoxaluria.
Interventions
Two 250 mg capsules, or placebo, given twice a day for four, 4 week periods. Subjects with primary hyperoxaluria will aslo receive escalated doses up to 3500 mg/day for up to 6 1/2 days.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Adults \> 18 years * History of stone formation * Good Renal function * Normal urinary excretion of stone-promoting chemicals(Ca, uric acid, oxalate, citrate), except for subjects with hyperoxaluria for Study
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnancy * Hyperparathyroidism * Enteric hyperoxaluria. * Obstructive uropathy * Infection (struvite) stones * Severe dietary Ca++ restriction or deficiency * Recent significant cardio-vascular events
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Urinary Excretion of Oxalate at Highest Dose | 4 Weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Urinary Supersaturation | 4 Weeks |