Investigating chronic kidney disease and diabetes connections

Minnesota Precision Medicine CKD & Resilient Diabetes Recruiting Site: Engagement, Enrollment & Ethics

NIH-funded research University of Minnesota · NIH-10893335

This study is looking for people with chronic kidney disease caused by diabetes or high blood pressure to help us learn more about the condition by collecting samples and information, so we can find better ways to prevent and treat it for everyone.

Quick facts

Grant typeU01 cooperative agreement
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Minnesota NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Minneapolis, United States)
Project IDNIH-10893335 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on understanding chronic kidney disease (CKD) related to diabetes and hypertension by collecting kidney biopsies, biosamples, and clinical data from participants. It aims to engage a diverse patient population to address barriers to enrollment and gather insights on ethical issues surrounding the research. By utilizing advanced informatics, the study will analyze a large database to identify and recruit eligible patients, ultimately contributing to a precision medicine approach for CKD prevention and treatment.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults with chronic kidney disease due to diabetes or hypertension, as well as those with type 1 diabetes who do not show clinical signs of CKD.

Not a fit: Patients without chronic kidney disease or those not affected by diabetes or hypertension may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for chronic kidney disease in patients with diabetes.

How similar studies have performed: Similar research has shown promise in understanding chronic kidney disease and its connections to diabetes, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.

Where this research is happening

Minneapolis, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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