Improving heart disease risk assessment for dialysis patients
Official title: Redefining cardiovascular risk assessment in dialysis patients (ROCK-D) study
Funded at Indiana University Indianapolis · NIH-11088248 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for better ways to predict heart disease risk in people with Chronic Kidney Disease who are on dialysis, so they can get the right care and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $682,134 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL166747-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11088248 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, particularly those undergoing dialysis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without Chronic Kidney Disease or those not on dialysis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop better tools for predicting cardiovascular risk in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), particularly those on dialysis. Current methods often underestimate the risk of heart disease in these patients, leading to inadequate care. The study will explore new approaches, including assessing coronary artery calcification and myocardial fibrosis, as well as evaluating cardiovascular function through exercise testing. By identifying more accurate risk factors, the research seeks to enhance patient outcomes and inform clinical practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate cardiovascular risk assessments, ultimately improving treatment and outcomes for dialysis patients.
How similar studies have gone: While traditional methods have shown limitations, this research explores novel approaches that have not been extensively tested in CKD populations.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lim, Kenneth — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Lim, Kenneth
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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.