Improving physical function in patients with kidney disease
Preserving physical function in patients with kidney disease
['FUNDING_R01'] · ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · NIH-10854891
This study is looking at how starting dialysis might help improve muscle strength and movement in people with chronic kidney disease by checking for changes in muscle health before and after treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BRONX, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10854891 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how starting dialysis can help improve muscle function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). It focuses on the relationship between muscle fibrosis and physical strength, aiming to determine if dialysis can reverse muscle damage and enhance mobility. The study will use advanced techniques such as imaging and tissue analysis to assess changes in muscle health before and after dialysis initiation. By understanding these effects, the research hopes to provide insights into better management of physical function in CKD patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with severe chronic kidney disease who are about to start dialysis.
Not a fit: Patients with mild kidney disease or those who are not candidates for dialysis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical function and quality of life for patients with chronic kidney disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in improving muscle function through dialysis in similar patient populations, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
BRONX, UNITED STATES
- ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE — BRONX, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ABRAMOWITZ, MATTHEW K — ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: ABRAMOWITZ, MATTHEW K
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: Chronic Renal Disease