Assessing kidney health in young adults with congenital heart disease
Renal Fitness in Young Adults with Congenital Heart Disease
This study is looking at how well the kidneys work in young adults with congenital heart disease by checking their kidney function before and after they eat protein, to help find ways to keep their kidneys healthy and prevent any damage.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10593069 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to evaluate kidney function in young adults who have congenital heart disease (CHD). The study will measure how well their kidneys can handle stress by looking at changes in kidney filtration rates before and after a protein load. By identifying those at risk for kidney injury, the research seeks to develop methods to prevent or reduce kidney damage in this vulnerable population. The findings could lead to better management strategies for maintaining kidney health in these patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 18-28 who have been diagnosed with congenital heart disease.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have congenital heart disease or are outside the age range of 18-28 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help prevent kidney damage in young adults with congenital heart disease, improving their long-term health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in assessing kidney function in similar populations, indicating that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fuhrman, Dana Young — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Fuhrman, Dana Young
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.