Understanding Blood Pressure Targets for Adults with Kidney Disease

Applying Hypertension Clinical Trials to Real World Adults with CKD

NIH-funded research Palo Alto Veterans Instit for Research · NIH-11143880

This project looks at existing information to find the best blood pressure goals for adults living with chronic kidney disease.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionPalo Alto Veterans Instit for Research NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Palo Alto, United States)
Project IDNIH-11143880 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

Many adults with chronic kidney disease also have high blood pressure, and finding the right treatment is very important. Doctors currently have different ideas about the best blood pressure targets for these patients. This project will carefully look at health records from millions of people and combine that with information from past blood pressure studies. The goal is to understand the real-world benefits and risks of different blood pressure goals for people with kidney disease.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: This project focuses on adults aged 21 and older who have chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure, particularly those who might be similar to participants in previous large blood pressure studies.

Not a fit: Patients without chronic kidney disease or high blood pressure would not directly benefit from the findings of this specific project.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help doctors provide clearer, more personalized recommendations for blood pressure management in adults with chronic kidney disease, potentially improving their health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon the strong evidence from previous randomized controlled trials like SPRINT, extending their findings to a broader, real-world patient population.

Where this research is happening

Palo Alto, 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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