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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition affecting millions worldwide.
  • Maintaining renal function and delaying end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are key therapeutic goals in CKD management.
  • Acidosis is a common complication in CKD, and sodium bicarbonate is a potential therapeutic agent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of sodium bicarbonate therapy in slowing renal function loss in CKD patients.
  • To assess the impact of sodium bicarbonate on the progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Main Methods:

  • A meta-analysis of lower-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted.
  • The study analyzed data from trials investigating sodium bicarbonate therapy in patients with CKD.
  • Secondary analyses examined the effect of therapy duration.

Main Results:

  • Long-term sodium bicarbonate therapy demonstrated a slight slowing of renal function loss in CKD patients (SOR: B).
  • The therapy may moderately reduce the progression to end-stage renal disease (SOR: B).
  • Therapy durations of one year or less did not show significant benefits (SOR: C).

Conclusions:

  • Long-term sodium bicarbonate therapy is recommended for patients with chronic kidney disease to preserve renal function.
  • The findings suggest a potential role for sodium bicarbonate in delaying the need for dialysis or transplantation.
  • Further research with higher-quality RCTs is warranted to confirm these benefits and optimize treatment duration.