Kidney Health Checks for Indigenous Communities

Kidney Check: Diabetes, Blood Pressure & Kidney Health Checks & Care in Indigenous Communities.

Recruiting Observational Study
Chronic Kidney Disease Diabetes Hypertension
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
10 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
2,500 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Manitoba · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people aged 10 to 80 living in rural or remote Indigenous communities. Participants will undergo testing for kidney health and its related risks, like diabetes and high blood pressure, and receive information and treatment plans based on their results.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 10 and 80 years old

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Faced with limited access to preventative health care services, Indigenous people living in rural and remote communities are at a higher risk of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and kidney failure, when compared to the general population. The goal of this project is to perform point-of-care testing for CKD and its risk factors, including diabetes and high blood pressure, for individuals residing in ru…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All individuals aged 10 years old - 80 years old will be recruited for screening, regardless of known CKD risk factors, such as diabetes, elevated blood pressure, or family history of kidney disease. Exclusion Criteria: * None.
Contacts

Maria James, MSc

2049513040

mjames4@sogh.mb.ca

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