Scientists craft new kidney test for sickle cell patients

NCT ID NCT04380610

Summary

This study aimed to create a more accurate kidney function test specifically for people with sickle cell disease. Researchers tested 120 children and adults with sickle cell to compare a new calculation method against the standard one. The goal is to improve how doctors monitor kidney health in this patient population.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St Jude Childrens Research Hospital

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38106, United States

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35223, United States

  • University of Illinois Chicage

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38163, United States

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