Improving care for patients with acute kidney injury
The Pittsburgh Scientific and Data Research Center for the COPE-AKI Consortium (Pitt-SDRC)
This study is looking at how to better care for people who have had acute kidney injury (AKI) to help prevent further kidney problems and improve their overall health, by finding the best follow-up treatments and support after they leave the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909276 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the interconnected conditions of acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), aiming to improve the management of patients who have experienced AKI. It seeks to identify optimal follow-up care and medication management strategies to reduce the risk of further kidney damage and improve overall health outcomes. The study will involve developing and testing interventions that enhance care continuity and address gaps in treatment after hospitalization for AKI. Patients will be monitored for their health-related quality of life and the effectiveness of pharmacologic therapies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently experienced moderate to severe acute kidney injury.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced acute kidney injury or those with stable chronic kidney disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management strategies that significantly improve the health and quality of life for patients recovering from acute kidney injury.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in improving outcomes for patients with acute kidney injury through enhanced care strategies, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Abebe, Kaleab Z — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Abebe, Kaleab Z
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.