Understanding health equity in kidney diseases across different communities
Geographic and Environmental Health Equity in Kidney Precision Medicine
['FUNDING_U01'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-10893394
This study is looking at how where you live and your environment might affect kidney diseases, like acute and chronic kidney failure, and it wants to include people from different backgrounds, especially those in rural areas and from Black, LatinX, and indigenous communities, to better understand kidney health and the factors that lead to these conditions.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10893394 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between geographic and environmental factors and kidney diseases, particularly acute and chronic kidney failure. It aims to recruit diverse populations, including rural, Black, LatinX, and indigenous groups, to ensure that findings are representative of various communities. The study will involve kidney biopsies to analyze biological markers and improve understanding of kidney health disparities. By focusing on health equity, the research seeks to address the socioeconomic determinants that contribute to kidney disease prevalence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from rural, Black, LatinX, and indigenous backgrounds who are experiencing acute or chronic kidney diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have acute or chronic kidney diseases or those who do not belong to the targeted diverse populations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and prevention strategies for kidney diseases that are tailored to diverse populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community-engaged approaches, making this a promising avenue for further exploration.
Where this research is happening
CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES
- UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL — CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MOTTL, AMY — UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- Study coordinator: MOTTL, AMY
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.