Massive kidney study aims to uncover hidden heart risks
NCT ID NCT00304148
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This long-term study follows over 5,000 people with chronic kidney disease to learn how the condition affects the heart and blood vessels. Researchers are tracking kidney function, heart events like heart attacks and strokes, and various risk factors. The goal is to find better ways to predict and prevent complications in people with kidney disease.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could identify key risk factors and early markers for kidney disease progression and heart problems, guiding future prevention and treatment strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new therapy. Results may take years to translate into practical medical advice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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Kaiser Permanente of Northern California
Oakland, California, 94612, United States
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Metrohealth Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States
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Tulane University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States
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University Hospitals of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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University of California
San Francisco, California, 94143-0532, United States
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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University of Michigan Hospitals
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48106, United States
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University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Wayne State - Harper University Hospital
Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States