Can screening in churches catch kidney disease before It's too late?

NCT ID NCT07747363

First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in trusted community settings, like churches, can identify people with early kidney damage who don't yet have symptoms. Participants are adults aged 18-70 without known kidney disease who attend community health fairs. Those found to have high urine albumin levels, a sign of CKD, are offered referral to kidney-protective medical care. The study will see if these individuals accept the referral, stay in care for a year, and show improvement in kidney function and blood pressure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Community-based screening for chronic kidney disease followed by referral to kidney-protective medical care
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help detect kidney disease earlier in underserved communities, potentially slowing or preventing progression to kidney failure.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and early, and it depends on people accepting and staying in care. Screening may not lead to lasting improvements in kidney health.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dell Medical School - The University of Texas at Austin

    Austin, Texas, 78712, United States

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