CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASES

This study tests whether a team of doctors and pharmacists can help people with chronic kidney disease take fewer unnecessary medications. About 424 patients in Qatar will either receive the deprescribing program or usual care. The goal is to reduce harmful side effects and impro…

This study looks at whether mindfulness meditation can improve nerve function in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers will also test if a mild nerve stimulation device can boost the effects of meditation. The goal is to see if these approaches can lower blood pre…

This study tests a new device that uses energy to calm overactive nerves in the kidney and liver, which may help lower blood pressure. It is for adults aged 18 to 80 with uncontrolled high blood pressure, with or without other health risks like heart or kidney disease. The main g…

This study tests a new imaging technique called dynamic full-field optical coherence tomography (OCT) to examine kidney tissue right after a biopsy. The goal is to see if this method can quickly and accurately identify signs of acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease, compa…

This study follows 200 adults with advanced chronic kidney disease as they start dialysis, comparing those who do it at home versus in a center. Researchers track quality of life, frailty, fatigue, and mood through questionnaires and simple physical tests every few months for a y…

This study aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms behind kidney disease, immune disorders, and complications in organ transplant patients. Researchers will analyze blood and urine samples from 5,000 adults to find genetic and protein markers that predict disease progression or …

This study is collecting kidney tissue samples from 1,000 people with acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease, including those with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will analyze the tissue to identify different disease subtypes and find new targets for treatments. The goal is t…

This study looks at how common sleep apnea is in people with chronic kidney disease and whether it makes their kidney function worse over time. Researchers will follow 356 adults with moderate kidney disease for several years. The goal is to find risk factors and help doctors det…

This study looks at how social needs (like food, housing, or safety) affect self-care and health in African American adults with diabetic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. Researchers will talk with 330 participants to understand barriers and then create a culturally tailored p…

This study looks at how dapagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, affects the heart and metabolism in people with chronic kidney disease. Researchers will measure heart function and blood markers in 60 adults. The goal is to understand how the drug works, not to test a cure.

This study looks at why people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often lose muscle mass and strength, a condition called sarcopenia. Researchers will follow 1000 adults with CKD to find risk factors for muscle loss and see how it relates to worse health outcomes like disease prog…

This study follows 300 preterm and full-term infants from birth to age 10 to understand how early birth affects kidney and heart health. Researchers use ultrasound and blood/urine tests to find early warning signs of kidney injury or high blood pressure. The goal is to identify a…