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 of young adults with congenital heart disease can handle stress, using a simple test to see if they might be at risk for kidney problems, so we can find ways to keep their kidneys healthy.
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-10887321 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 assessing glomerular reserve, which is the kidney's ability to filter blood effectively. By using a simple test that involves measuring kidney function before and after a protein load, the researchers hope to identify individuals at risk for kidney injury. This approach could help in developing strategies to prevent kidney damage in this vulnerable population.
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 without congenital heart disease or those outside the age range of 18-28 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention strategies for kidney injury in young adults with congenital heart disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in assessing kidney function using similar methods, indicating potential for success in this approach.
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.