KIDNEY DISEASES

This study is testing whether a support program delivered by phone or video can help more people with kidney failure find a living donor. It compares a standard in-person program to a new telehealth version. The goal is to see if remote support makes it easier for patients to ask…

This study tests two different approaches to help Hispanic and American Indian patients complete the kidney transplant evaluation process. Researchers are comparing a streamlined fast-track system against a peer support program where former transplant patients guide newcomers. Th…

This study is testing a new targeted drug called savolitinib for people with an advanced form of kidney cancer called MET-driven papillary renal cell carcinoma (PRCC). It compares savolitinib directly against sunitinib, a standard treatment, to see which is better at controlling …

This study tests whether training and a Facebook app can help adults with kidney failure find a living person willing to donate a kidney. It compares two new approaches against standard care to see which is better at increasing transplant rates. The goal is to help patients who a…

This study aims to understand why people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often develop memory loss and thinking problems. Researchers are following 600 people, with and without CKD, for up to five years, tracking their cognitive function and taking brain scans. The goal is to i…

This study aimed to learn what doctors and patients thought about using a heated probe to seal the needle path after a biopsy of the liver, kidney, or spleen. The goal was to prevent bleeding, especially in patients at higher risk. The study was withdrawn before any participants …

This study aims to understand how common heart disease and its risk factors are among adults in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Researchers will follow about 3,000 people for several years, tracking their health, lifestyle, and diet. The goal is to gather information to help plan better h…

This study aims to understand why Black people living with HIV are at higher risk for serious health problems like kidney disease, diabetes, and heart disease. Researchers collected health information and genetic samples from over 3,000 Black participants with HIV across the UK. …

This project is creating a collection of medical images like MRIs and CT scans to help future research. It involves 300 adults, both healthy and those with kidney or brain conditions, who are donating their scans and related health information. The goal is to build a database tha…