MRI scans could unlock secrets of kidney disease and brain health
NCT ID NCT02421497
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to develop and test advanced MRI methods to study kidney disease, including in patients with chronic kidney disease, those on dialysis, and kidney transplant recipients. Researchers will also use brain MRI to explore links between kidney function and cognitive problems. The goal is to improve diagnosis and monitoring without using contrast dyes or invasive procedures.
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 improve how doctors use MRI to monitor kidney disease and detect brain changes without invasive tests.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage technical development study, not testing a treatment. It may not lead to immediate clinical changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center for Magnetic Resonance Research
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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