Understanding mental health risks after kidney transplants
Official title: Biopsychosocial Risk Factors for Psychiatric Disorders Following Kidney Transplantation
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10896476 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at what might cause mental health issues like depression and PTSD in people who have had a kidney transplant, so we can better support them and understand who might need extra help.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $202,592 |
| NIH project number | 5K23MH128613-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10896476 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who are candidates for kidney transplantation or have recently undergone the procedure.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergoing kidney transplantation or those with pre-existing severe psychiatric conditions unrelated to the transplant process may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the risk factors for psychiatric disorders, such as major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, that can occur after kidney transplantation. By analyzing both genomic and psychosocial data from kidney transplant recipients, the study aims to identify contributors to these mental health issues. It will create a cohort of patients to track their psychiatric symptoms over time and develop a predictive model to better understand who may be at risk. This approach seeks to enhance the care and support provided to kidney transplant patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health outcomes for kidney transplant recipients by identifying and mitigating risk factors for psychiatric disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding biopsychosocial factors can significantly improve patient outcomes in transplant populations, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nash, Rebekah Potts — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Nash, Rebekah Potts
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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.
- 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.