The Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of FAST PV and mGFR Technology™...
Kidney DiseasesRenal Insufficiency4 moreThis is a Phase 2b, prospective, open-label study designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK, and PD of FAST PV and mGFR Technology in healthy subjects and patients with varying degrees of renal impairment.
Effectiveness and Tolerability of Long-Acting Nifedipine Gastrointestinal Therapeutic System in...
HypertensionChronic kidney disease (CKD) and hypertension are two closely related common chronic diseases that have serious implications to human health. Hypertension is a major cause for progression of renal disease and a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Control of Blood Pressure (BP) to target is now considered to be the main goal in the treatment of patients with CKD. In clinical practice, it is difficult for CKD patients with hypertension to achieve systolic BP (SBP) or diastolic BP (DBP) goal; oftentimes, calcium channel blocker (CCB) class of drugs, for example, nifedipine gastrointestinal therapeutic system (GITS), is used in such patients. Previous data have demonstrated nifedipine to be having a significant dose-response relationship; that is, nifedipine 60 mg provided better BP reduction than 30 mg. However, there are limited studies that have evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of nifedipine GITS 60 mg in Chinese CKD patients with hypertension. Hereby, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and tolerability of nifedipine GITS 60 mg treatment in a large cohort of CKD patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
Feasibility Study of Telemedicine for Dialysis Patients Awaiting Transplantation
End Stage Renal DiseaseKidney Disease1 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine whether a telemedicine follow-up visit at the NYU Langone Transplant Institute is a feasible and acceptable alternative to a traditional in-center follow-up visit.
An Observational Study of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta (Mircera) in Chronic Kidney Disease...
Chronic Kidney DiseasesThis observational, multi-center, open-label, prospective study will evaluate the relationship between serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta dosage in participants with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis. Participants will be recruited who are on stable methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta maintenance therapy or will initiate therapy with methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta.
Effect of Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent Therapy in Patients Receiving Palliative Care of Chronic...
Anemia of Chronic Kidney DiseaseAn observational study to evaluate the effect of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents in treating anaemia of renal disease among adult patients receive palliative care instead of dialysis.
Stress and CKD Among African Americans
Chronic Kidney DiseaseThe goal of this study is to determine whether experiencing stress from discrimination may increase chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression in African Americans. Study participation occurs over the course of 2 days, and participant time burden is expected to be about 4.5 hours, plus a 24-hour period of wearing a blood pressure monitor.
Effects of Prebiotic Supplementation and Exercise on Inflammatory Markers, Vascular Function and...
Chronic Kidney DiseasesThe study is primarily designed to examine the effect of 16 weeks of prebiotic supplementation (resistant starch)and moderate intensity aerobic training on markers of inflammation in stage 3-4 patients with chronic kidney disease.
Diurnal Variation in Markers of Mineral and Bone Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney DiseasesMineral Metabolism DisorderThe purpose of this study is to examine whether there are diurnal variations in magnesium and other markers related to mineral metabolism in blood from patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared to healthy controls.
Procalcitonin and Brain Natriuretic Peptides in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease.
Kidney FailureChronicThe study is being conducted to determine if the blood test Brain Natriuretic Protein (BNP) can demonstrate the presence of extra fluid in patients with chronic kidney disease treated by hemodialysis. It will also try to determine the blood test Procalcitonin (PCT) can help identify the cause of the fever, specifically if a fever is caused by a bacterial infection. It will also evaluate whether new blood tests in the future (such as DNA, RNA, metabolite, and protein based tests) can be developed to help predict other complications in patients with chronic kidney disease treated by hemodialysis.
Skeletal Muscle Wasting and Renal Dysfunction After Critical Illness Trauma - Outcomes Study
Critical IllnessAcute Kidney Injury4 moreThis study aims to determine changes in kidney function during and after critical illness, comparing conventional creatinine based methods with the gold standard to accurately establish the presence of new or worsened chronic kidney disease. In addition, investigators will assess the confounding effect of muscle wasting on the conventional assessment of kidney function and investigate the information that measures of kidney function may contribute to the assessment of musculoskeletal health after critical illness.