Massive ecuador study seeks clues to diabetic kidney damage

NCT ID NCT02237352

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at over 10,000 adults in Ecuador to understand why some people with diabetes develop kidney disease. Researchers will collect health surveys, blood and urine samples, and kidney tissue to study social, environmental, and biological factors. The goal is to find new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat diabetic kidney disease in Hispanic populations.

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 research could reveal key biological and social factors that lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for diabetic kidney disease in Hispanic populations.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is currently suspended, so results may be delayed or never completed. Findings may not apply to other populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome diabetes mellitus diabetic kidney disease kidney disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UNEMI, Universidad Estatal de Milagro, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud

    Milagro, Guayas, 091050, Ecuador