Improving recovery from dialysis-requiring acute kidney injury
Towards improving recovery from dialysis-requiring acute kidney injury
This study is looking for ways to help people with acute kidney injury who need dialysis recover faster and better, by finding markers that show how well their kidneys are healing and trying out new treatments to lessen the time they spend on dialysis.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11035100 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates ways to enhance recovery for patients suffering from dialysis-requiring acute kidney injury (AKI-D). It aims to identify biomarkers that can predict kidney recovery and evaluate a new treatment approach to reduce the need for prolonged dialysis. The study will involve measuring kidney function through urine tests and testing a combination of treatments to improve patient outcomes. By focusing on these areas, the research seeks to provide better clinical guidelines for managing AKI-D.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized patients diagnosed with dialysis-requiring acute kidney injury.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic kidney disease or those not requiring dialysis will likely not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery rates for patients with acute kidney injury, reducing the need for long-term dialysis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using biomarkers for kidney recovery, but this specific approach is novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccoy, Ian — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Mccoy, Ian
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.