Assessing kidney function through non-invasive microcirculation measurements
Non Invasive Assessment of Microcirculation Function and Kidney Disease
This study is working on new, gentle ways to check how blood flows in the kidneys, which is really important for understanding and managing chronic kidney disease, and it aims to help patients by creating better tools for doctors to use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11075842 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing non-invasive techniques to measure microcirculation in the kidneys, which is crucial for understanding chronic kidney disease (CKD). Led by Dr. Rakesh Malhotra at UC San Diego, the project aims to enhance patient-oriented research by training in advanced statistical methods and clinical trial design. The study involves a multidisciplinary team of experts who will collaborate to improve the assessment of kidney health and disease progression. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostic tools that could lead to better management of CKD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 65 and older who are at risk for or currently experiencing chronic kidney disease.
Not a fit: Patients under the age of 65 or those without chronic kidney disease may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and less invasive methods for assessing kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using non-invasive techniques for assessing microcirculation, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Malhotra, Rakesh — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Malhotra, Rakesh
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.