Can exercise reveal why african americans face more kidney problems?

NCT ID NCT07029165

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Boston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study aims to see if healthy older African American adults have a larger drop in kidney blood flow during exercise compared to White adults. Twelve participants will do cycling, a cold hand test, and mental math while researchers measure kidney blood flow. The goal is to understand why African Americans often have more heart and kidney issues, so future research can find ways to help.

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 this study finds differences in kidney blood flow, it could guide future research to reduce heart and kidney problems in African American adults.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 12 healthy participants, so results may not apply to everyone or lead directly to treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, Massachusetts, 02125, United States

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