Massive ecuador study seeks clues to diabetes kidney damage

NCT ID NCT02237352

First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to understand why some people with diabetes develop kidney disease, especially in Hispanic populations. Researchers will collect health data, blood, urine, and kidney tissue samples from over 10,000 adults in Ecuador. The goal is to identify social, environmental, and biological factors that contribute to diabetic kidney disease, which could lead to better prevention and treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

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

    Milagro, Guayas, 091050, Ecuador

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