How neighborhood factors affect chronic kidney disease
Official title: Neighborhood Characteristics and Chronic Kidney Disease Incidence/Progression: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11061387 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things in your neighborhood, like access to healthy food and overall community support, can affect the risk and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with the goal of finding ways to improve health for those at risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $155,222 |
| NIH project number | 5K01DK139420-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11061387 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults living in neighborhoods with varying social and environmental characteristics that may influence their risk of chronic kidney disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the study areas or those with pre-existing severe kidney disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how various neighborhood characteristics, such as social disadvantage and food environments, influence the incidence and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). It aims to identify specific neighborhood factors that can be modified to improve health outcomes for individuals at risk of CKD. The study will utilize advanced methodologies, including quasi-experimental designs and electronic health record analyses, to rigorously assess these relationships. By focusing on the social and spatial aspects of CKD, the research seeks to address health disparities and promote health equity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that improve kidney health by modifying neighborhood environments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated that neighborhood factors significantly impact health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim, Byoungjun — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Kim, Byoungjun
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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.