KIDNEY DISEASES
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Exercise and diet boost kidney health in Early-Stage patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether a 12-week program of exercise, a protein-controlled diet, and educational sessions could help people with early-stage chronic kidney disease (stages G1 and G2). Fifteen participants took part, and researchers measured changes in cholesterol, muscle st…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY DISEASES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Guadalajara • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC
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Which pain block wins for kidney surgery recovery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—the erector spinae plane block and the quadratus lumborum block—for pain control after laparoscopic kidney removal. Sixty-two adults scheduled for living donor nephrectomy were randomly assigned to receive one of the two bloc…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY DISEASES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Kidney stone surgery showdown: which procedure causes less bleeding?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two surgical methods for removing kidney stones: standard PCNL and a smaller version called mini-PCNL. Researchers wanted to see which one causes less blood loss and leads to a quicker hospital discharge. The trial included 18 adults with stones between 10-20m…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY DISEASES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Can a coach help kidney patients and families decide together? small study says maybe.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a program called ImPart-Multi, where a trained helper (lay navigator) coached Black patients with chronic kidney disease and their care partners on how to work together when making health decisions. 22 patients and their care partners joined. Patients completed …
Matched conditions: KIDNEY DISEASES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:30 UTC
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Simple urine test may spot kidney trouble early in kids on chemo
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a substance called cystatin C in urine can be a reliable early sign of kidney damage in children receiving chemotherapy drugs cisplatin or ifosfamide. Researchers measured cystatin C levels in 42 children during and after treatment. The goal was to fi…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY DISEASES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:28 UTC
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Protein and exercise may stop muscle loss before dialysis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a tailored program of protein supplements and exercise can increase muscle protein production in people with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are not yet on dialysis. Researchers compared 40 participants (patients with CKD and healthy control…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY DISEASES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:27 UTC
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Can a simple conversation improve End-of-Life care for kidney patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a communication tool called 'Best Case/Worst Case' to help older adults with advanced kidney disease talk with their doctors about treatment choices. About 320 patients and their doctors took part, with some doctors trained to use the tool and others not. The go…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY DISEASES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Worldwide kidney study enrolls 6000 patients to uncover disease patterns
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed nearly 6000 people with kidney disease from around the world. Researchers collected routine health data, like kidney function and protein levels in urine, to better understand how kidney disease progresses over time. The goal was to gather information that cou…
Matched conditions: KIDNEY DISEASES
Sponsor: The George Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:56 UTC