CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE(CKD)

This study is testing if a specific treatment plan that prioritizes diuretics (water pills) is better than usual care for controlling high blood pressure in people with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease. The goal is to see if this approach reduces the risk of serious hear…

This study is testing a new program designed to help doctors better screen for and manage chronic kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes. It will compare a guided management program against basic education to see which leads to more people getting the right medications. Ab…

This study is testing whether two types of algae supplements can improve markers of heart health and change gut bacteria in people with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or kidney disease. 150 participants aged 50+ will take either spirulina, another seaweed supplement, or…

This study is testing if a personalized treatment plan, guided by simple urine tests, can better protect kidney function compared to standard care. It will enroll 125 adults with chronic kidney disease and protein in their urine. Researchers will use the test results to decide wh…

This study is testing whether an experimental drug called vonsetamig can safely lower harmful antibodies in people with chronic kidney disease who need a transplant. These antibodies make it extremely difficult to find a compatible donor kidney. The research will enroll about 56 …

This study is testing a non-invasive MRI technique called elastography to detect early scarring (fibrosis) in the kidneys of people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The goal is to see if this scan can identify damage before kidney function declines, potentially offering a safer…

This study tests whether educational videos about exercise can help people with early-stage chronic kidney disease become more physically active and improve their fitness. Researchers will compare 60 participants who receive either video education or standard education over 12 we…

This study is testing whether helping Black adults with chronic kidney disease reduce their sitting time can improve their quality of life. Half of the 40 participants will receive support to sit less, while the other half will receive general kidney disease education. Researcher…

This study aims to track the long-term health of over 4,000 Shanghai adults to understand how heart, kidney, and metabolic conditions develop and interact over time. Researchers will follow the same group of people originally examined in 2016-2017, checking their health periodica…

This study aims to check the accuracy and consistency of various laboratory tests and research procedures used to study chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart failure. It will enroll up to 100 adults, both healthy and with certain conditions, to perform tests multiple…

This study aims to find the best way to get people with type 2 diabetes the recommended screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers will enroll 750 adults with diabetes who are overdue for kidney tests. They will compare whether sending a home test kit or a standard l…

This study is testing a special type of MRI scan to see if it can help doctors predict which patients with kidney disease are most likely to develop serious heart problems. Researchers will scan the hearts and kidneys of 120 people with different kidney conditions, including rece…