Impact of Ramadan fasting on kidney function and related outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Fasting during the month of Ramadan is a significant Islamic religious practice that involves abstinence from food, drink and medication from dawn to dusk. As just under a quarter of the world's population identifies as Muslim, the effect of fasting on chronic conditions, such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a topic of broad relevance. To date, the information in this area has been mixed, with many limitations of previous studies. This study aims to synthesise the evidence of the effect of Ramadan fasting on changes on kidney function, risk factors, episodes of acute kidney injury and impact on the quality of life in patients with CKD or kidney transplant.

Methods and analysis

A systematic review of the literature will be conducted, using electronic databases

SUBMITTER: Bello AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6720242 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature