Understanding Kidney Disease in Children
The Kidney Disease in Children Data Management and Analysis Center (KIDMAC)
This project helps us learn more about how kidney disease affects children's health over time, including their heart, brain, and growth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11136559 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This long-term project follows children with mild to moderate kidney problems, typically between 6 months and 16 years of age. We want to understand what factors might lead to a worsening of kidney function over time. We also look at how kidney disease might impact other important aspects of a child's health, such as their heart, brain development, behavior, and overall growth. By gathering this information, we hope to find better ways to care for children with kidney disease and improve their long-term well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Children aged 6 months to 16 years with mild to moderate impaired kidney function are the focus of this long-term observation.
Not a fit: Patients outside the specified age range or with severe kidney disease may not directly benefit from the findings of this particular observational study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better ways to predict and prevent complications in children with kidney disease, improving their long-term health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: The CKiD Study has been ongoing since 2003, building on years of data collection and analysis to understand chronic kidney disease in children.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ng, Derek K — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Ng, Derek K
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.