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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UNEMI, Universidad Estatal de Milagro, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
Milagro, Guayas, 091050, Ecuador
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