Improving bone health in patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease
Improving bone mass and quality in comorbid diabetes and chronic kidney disease
This study is looking at how diabetes and chronic kidney disease can affect your bones and increase the risk of fractures, and it aims to find better treatments to help strengthen bones for people dealing with both conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rlr VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11098545 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) affect bone health, particularly focusing on the risk of fractures. It aims to understand the interactions between these two conditions and their combined impact on bone mass and quality. By using a novel animal model that simulates both diseases, the research will explore effective treatments that can enhance bone strength and reduce fracture risk. The ultimate goal is to develop therapies that can improve skeletal health in patients suffering from both diabetes and CKD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with both diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
Not a fit: Patients without diabetes or chronic kidney disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments that enhance bone strength and reduce fracture risk for patients with diabetes and CKD.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research in related areas, this specific approach combining diabetes and CKD in bone health has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Rlr VA Medical Center — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wallace, Joseph Michael — Rlr VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Wallace, Joseph Michael
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.