Study on Kidney Disease and Heart Health in American Indians

American Indian Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort Study (AI-CRIC Study)

Recruiting Observational Study
Diabetes Mellitus Chronic Kidney Diseases Heart Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases
No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
21 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
500 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of New Mexico · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for American Indian adults with chronic kidney disease. Participants will help researchers understand factors related to kidney and heart health.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have a kidney function score between 61 and 80 with some protein in my urine.
  • I have a kidney function score of 60 or lower.

You may not be able to join if

  • I cannot give my consent.
  • I expect to live less than 3 more years.
  • I am living in an institution.
  • I have end-stage kidney disease or have had a kidney transplant.
  • I have kidney cancer.
  • I have myeloma.
  • I am on immunosuppressive treatment.
  • I am currently pregnant.

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
Despite many advances in our understanding of the natural history and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardio vascular disease (CVD) in the parent CRIC study over the past 15 years, important questions about key risk factors for these diseases remain unanswered in the AI population. To address this burden of CKD in AI communities Investigators formed a consortium of investigators wi…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR): eGFR of =\>61\<80 and microalbuminuria \> 30 or eGRF of =\<60 (no microalbuminuria required). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent 2. life expectancy \<3 years; 3. institutionalized subjects; 4. End stage re…
Contacts

Mark L Unruh, MD

505-272-8300

MLUnruh@salud.unm.edu

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