Urine particles may reveal hidden kidney damage
NCT ID NCT04700631
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at tiny particles called extracellular vesicles found in urine to see if they can help tell the difference between healthy kidneys and chronic kidney disease. Researchers measured these particles in 143 people, including healthy volunteers and patients with kidney problems. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasive way to monitor kidney health.
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 simple urine test to help diagnose and monitor chronic kidney disease without invasive procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not translate into a reliable clinical test, and further validation is needed.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
-
Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
-
143 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
-
Jan 2021
- Finished
-
Jul 2023
- Lead sponsor
-
Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
-
18 years and older
- Sex
-
Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
-
Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
Show the full entry requirements Hide the full entry requirements
Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * subject \> 18 years old * healthy subjects : no medical history, in particular cardiovascular, without drug treatment, without proteinuria, normal BMI * CRF patients : eGFR estimated according to the MRDR formula less than 89 mL/min/1,73m² Exclusion Criteria: * patients under dialysis protocols * renal transplant patients
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for Chronic renal failure are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
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
-
CHU Amiens
Amiens, 80480, France
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can dialysis filters improve kidney recovery? a data review seeks answers
- New dialysis technique tested for better tolerance in kidney patients
- Oxygen chamber treatment for diabetic kidneys falls short
- New dialysis fluid shows promise for kidney patients in Real-World test
- Kidney drug combo under microscope: can they keep fluids in check?
- Smart homes for seniors: telemonitoring trial aims to cut hospital stays