Improving care for patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease
Official title: The Pittsburgh Scientific and Data Research Center for the COPE-AKI Consortium (Pitt-SDRC)-Supplement
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11144800 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to better care for people who have had acute kidney injury (AKI) to help prevent them from developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) later on, by testing new ways to improve follow-up care and medication management.
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 start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $265,067 |
| NIH project number | 3U01DK130010-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11144800 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently experienced moderate to severe acute kidney injury.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable chronic kidney disease who have not experienced acute kidney injury may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the interconnectedness of acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), aiming to improve the care processes for patients who have experienced AKI. The study will develop and test interventions that enhance follow-up care, medication management, and overall treatment strategies for individuals at risk of developing CKD or experiencing recurrent AKI. By addressing gaps in care continuity and optimizing pharmacologic therapies, the research seeks to improve health outcomes and quality of life for affected patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management strategies that reduce the risk of kidney disease progression and improve overall patient health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in improving outcomes for patients with kidney-related conditions through targeted interventions, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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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.