Investigating long-term kidney health after COVID-19
Epidemiologic and Translational Investigation of Long-Term Kidney Outcomes After COVID-19
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-10995267
This study is looking at how COVID-19 impacts kidney health in people who were hospitalized with the virus, and it will follow these patients after they leave the hospital to see how their kidneys and overall health do over time.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10995267 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how COVID-19 affects kidney health in patients who were hospitalized due to the virus. It aims to track kidney injury and inflammation in these patients after they leave the hospital and evaluate their long-term kidney outcomes and overall health. The study will involve advanced analytic methods and mentorship to ensure thorough investigation and understanding of the issues at hand. Patients who have survived COVID-19 and were hospitalized will be closely monitored to gather valuable data on their kidney function over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who were hospitalized with COVID-19 and have since been discharged.
Not a fit: Patients who were not hospitalized due to COVID-19 or those without any kidney-related issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing kidney damage in COVID-19 survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has indicated that viral infections can lead to significant kidney complications, suggesting that this investigation is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MENEZ, STEVEN — JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: MENEZ, STEVEN
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: acute kidney injury