Investigating bone health in veterans with chronic kidney disease
Official title: BLRD Research Career Scientist Award Application
Funded at Rlr VA Medical Center · NIH-10951539 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how chronic kidney disease can make bones weaker and more likely to break in veterans, and it’s testing different treatments to help strengthen those bones and keep them safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rlr VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2023 |
| Project end | September 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6BX006479-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10951539 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with chronic kidney disease who are at risk for bone fractures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without chronic kidney disease or those not at risk for fractures may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the increased risk of fractures in veterans suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD). It examines how CKD affects bone fragility and explores potential therapies to strengthen bones and reduce fracture risk. The study utilizes animal models to test various treatments and assesses bone properties through advanced biomarker analyses. By identifying specific biological markers, the research aims to improve patient outcomes through precision medicine.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments that reduce fracture risk and enhance bone health in veterans with CKD.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using biomarkers to assess bone health in similar populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Rlr VA Medical Center
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Allen, Matthew R — Rlr VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Allen, Matthew R
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.