How high temperatures affect kidney disease in US veterans
Official title: Effect of ambient heat on chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease among US veterans
Funded at University of Memphis · NIH-10653610 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how hot weather affects kidney health in US veterans who don’t have kidney disease yet, to see if high temperatures can lead to problems like chronic kidney disease or end-stage kidney disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Memphis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Memphis, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $433,349 |
| NIH project number | 1R15ES035227-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10653610 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are US veterans aged 21 and older who do not have a history of kidney disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who already have chronic kidney disease or end-stage kidney disease may not benefit directly from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of high ambient heat on the development and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) among US veterans. By analyzing a large cohort of veterans without prior kidney disease, the study aims to link temperature data with health outcomes to understand how heat exposure contributes to kidney issues. The researchers will employ advanced statistical methods to assess the relationship between temperature and kidney health, focusing on potential biological mechanisms involved. This work is particularly relevant in the context of climate change and its effects on health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies and interventions for kidney disease in vulnerable populations, particularly veterans.
How similar studies have gone: While research on the effects of extreme heat on acute kidney injury exists, this study's focus on chronic kidney disease progression in a veteran population is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Memphis
Memphis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Titu, Abu Mohammed Naser — University of Memphis
- Study coordinator: Titu, Abu Mohammed Naser
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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.