Scientists hunt for early warning signs of kidney failure

NCT ID NCT00026702

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aimed to find substances in blood and urine that could signal kidney damage earlier than current tests. Researchers compared samples from healthy volunteers, people with low fluid levels, those at high risk for kidney failure, and patients with acute kidney failure. The goal was to develop faster, more accurate detection methods to start treatment sooner and prevent further harm.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute kidney injury chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome impaired renal function disease kidney disorder kidney failure urinary tract infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States