Navigate Kidney: a multi-level approach to reduce kidney health disparities in Latinx communities
Official title: NAVIGATE Kidney: A Multi-Level Intervention to Reduce Kidney Health Disparities
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-11579119 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-facing overview of a support-focused program designed to reduce kidney disease disparities for Latinx people by addressing care across multiple levels.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $308,646 |
| NIH project number | 3U01DK137272-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11579119 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with chronic kidney disease who identify as Latinx and who may be at risk for delayed or suboptimal kidney replacement therapy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not experiencing kidney disease or those outside the Latinx community may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This program targets kidney health disparities among Latinx individuals with chronic kidney disease by addressing social, clinical, and system-level factors. It will partner with communities to implement and test a comprehensive approach that connects patients to better kidney care, home dialysis options, and timely kidney replacement therapies. The team will work with clinics, families, and community organizations to tailor care pathways that reduce disparities in treatment and outcomes. The effort emphasizes person-centered care and structural changes that support patients throughout their kidney journey.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to more Latinx patients accessing appropriate kidney care sooner and with fewer complications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has shown that community-engaged, multi-level strategies can improve access to kidney care, though this specific Latinx-focused model is novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cervantes, Lilia — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Cervantes, Lilia
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.