Improving medication safety for older adults with chronic kidney disease
(R01) Strengthening the Evidence-Base to Support Medication Prescribing in Older Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease
['FUNDING_R01'] · RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-11050147
This study is looking at how certain heart and diabetes medications affect older adults with chronic kidney disease, to make sure they are safe and work well for this group of people who often get left out of research.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11050147 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how medications affect older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition that impacts a significant portion of this age group. The study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of commonly prescribed cardiometabolic drugs, particularly focusing on those that may pose risks or are under-researched in this population. By analyzing data from the Veterans Affairs system and electronic health records, the research will compare the effects of different medications on kidney function and overall health outcomes. This approach seeks to fill the gap left by previous clinical trials that often exclude older adults with CKD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
Not a fit: Patients under the age of 65 or those without chronic kidney disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective medication prescribing practices for older adults with chronic kidney disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has highlighted the need for better medication management in older adults with chronic conditions, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES — Newark, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DAVE, CHINTAN — RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: DAVE, CHINTAN
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.
Conditions: adult onset diabetes, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus