Blood test may predict kidney decline in diabetes — a large trial investigates
NCT ID NCT04802395
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a diagnostic test called KidneyIntelX can help primary care doctors improve care for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The test predicts the risk of kidney function worsening. Researchers will see if using this test leads to more referrals to specialists and better use of protective medications. The goal is to slow kidney damage and improve patient outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- KidneyIntelX, a diagnostic test that predicts the risk of kidney function decline in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this test could help doctors identify high-risk patients earlier and guide treatments to slow kidney damage.
- What could go wrong
- This is a real-world study, not a controlled trial, so results may vary across clinics. The test's impact on long-term outcomes is not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mount Sinai Health System
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10029, United States
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