KIDNEY DISEASE, CHRONIC

This large international study is testing whether adding a new investigational drug called BI 690517 to an existing kidney medication (empagliflozin) can better protect people with chronic kidney disease. The goal is to slow kidney function decline and reduce hospitalizations for…

This study is testing whether a special high-protein egg white pudding can help people with kidney failure who are on dialysis. Researchers want to see if this pudding is a practical supplement that can improve nutrition and measures of strength and frailty. Participants will rec…

This study is testing whether checking a patient's genes before a kidney transplant can help doctors prescribe the correct starting dose of a crucial anti-rejection drug called tacrolimus. It will compare this genetic-guided approach to the current standard of care to see if it g…

This study is testing if a nutritional supplement called ketoanalogues can help prevent muscle loss in people with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). Participants will follow a moderate protein diet while taking the supplement. The goal is to see if this approach helps mainta…

This study aims to understand how variations in a specific gene called APOL1 affect the long-term success of kidney transplants and the health of living kidney donors. It will enroll 5,000 participants, focusing on people of recent African ancestry who are more likely to have the…

This online research study aims to understand how genes influence a person's risk of developing kidney disease. It is open to any adult living in the US, whether they have kidney disease or not. Participants complete a 20-minute health survey online and mail in a saliva sample us…

This Scottish study follows 200 kidney transplant patients to see if certain substances in their urine can predict transplant rejection. Researchers will collect urine samples during routine check-ups to identify early warning signs. The goal is to find better ways to monitor tra…