Understanding kidney disease in American Indian populations
American Indian Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort Study (AI-CRIC)
This study is looking at how chronic kidney disease affects American Indians, especially those with diabetes, to find out what makes the disease worse, and it hopes to help create better health plans for these communities by gathering information from 500 participants.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10671712 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the high prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among American Indians, particularly those with diabetic kidney disease. It aims to identify risk factors contributing to CKD progression, including traditional factors like diabetes and hypertension, as well as environmental pollutants. By forming a consortium of experienced researchers, the study will gather data from 500 American Indian participants to better understand the disease's impact and prevalence in these communities. The findings could lead to improved health strategies tailored for American Indian populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are American Indian individuals who are at risk for or currently experiencing chronic kidney disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of American Indian descent or those without risk factors for chronic kidney disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for chronic kidney disease in American Indian communities.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been limited research specifically focused on American Indians and CKD, similar studies in other ethnic groups have shown promising results in understanding and addressing chronic diseases.
Where this research is happening
Albuquerque, United States
- University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr — Albuquerque, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Unruh, Mark Lynn — University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
- Study coordinator: Unruh, Mark Lynn
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.