Assessing Diabetic Kidney Disease in Bangladesh

Prevalence and Management Practice of Diabetic Kidney Disease at BADAS Affiliated Healthcare Centres in Bangladesh - An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study

Observational Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders · NCT06422598

This study looks at how common Diabetic Kidney Disease is among people with diabetes in Bangladesh and what can be done to better manage it.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment320 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorBangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Academic / other
Locations8 sites (Chapainawabganj and 7 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06422598 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to determine the prevalence of Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) among diabetic patients at healthcare centers affiliated with the Bangladesh Diabetic Association (BADAS). It will evaluate management practices, risk factors, screening methods, and patient education related to DKD. The study will involve a cross-sectional design, assessing a sample of forty diabetic patients while excluding those with acute illnesses or kidney disease from other causes. The findings will provide evidence-based recommendations for improving DKD management in Bangladesh.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are registered diabetic patients receiving care at BADAS-affiliated healthcare centers.

Not a fit: Patients with acute kidney injury, known kidney disease from other causes, or those unwilling to participate may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management practices and better health outcomes for diabetic patients at risk of kidney disease.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have indicated high prevalence rates of DKD in diabetic populations, suggesting that this approach to assessing and managing DKD is both relevant and necessary.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

• All registered diabetic patients receiving care at affiliated healthcare centres of Bangladesh Diabetic Associations.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unwilling to participate in the study.
* Presence of AKI or acute illness
* Presence of Known kidney disease due to other cause.
* Pregnancy

Where this trial is running

Chapainawabganj and 7 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Diabetic Kidney DiseasediabetesDiabetic kidney diseasePrevalencemanagement
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