Investigating how social and dietary factors affect kidney stone risk
Social and Dietary Determinants of Kidney Stone Risk
This study looks at how things like where you live and your eating habits can affect your chances of getting kidney stones, especially for Black and Hispanic communities, and it hopes to find ways to suggest better diets to help lower that risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11049094 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores the relationship between social determinants of health and dietary habits on the risk of developing kidney stones, particularly in racially and ethnically diverse populations. It aims to identify specific risk factors and how changes in diet can influence kidney stone prevalence. By analyzing data from multiple studies, the research seeks to understand the impact of lifestyle and social factors on kidney stone disease, which is increasingly affecting Black and Hispanic individuals. The findings could lead to targeted dietary recommendations to reduce kidney stone risk.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds, particularly Black and Hispanic adults, who are at risk for kidney stone disease.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted racial and ethnic groups or those who do not have risk factors for kidney stones may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights that help reduce the incidence of kidney stones through improved dietary guidelines tailored to at-risk populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that dietary and social factors significantly influence kidney stone risk, suggesting that this approach has the potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crivelli, Joseph James — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Crivelli, Joseph James
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.