Aging kidneys under the microscope: could a simple test predict failure?
NCT ID NCT07765134
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This study looks at thousands of Chinese adults aged 60 and older to understand how kidney function changes with age. Researchers are examining a range of blood and urine markers to see which ones best predict kidney failure, heart problems, and death. They are also testing different ways to estimate kidney function and building a model that could give early warning of decline. The goal is to help doctors spot at-risk individuals sooner, potentially preventing or delaying serious kidney disease.
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 could lead to a practical early-warning system that helps doctors identify older adults at high risk of kidney failure, potentially enabling earlier interventions to prevent or delay serious complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The early-warning model is developed and validated internally, so it may not work as well in other populations or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200040, China
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