Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD) Study
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Description
CKiD is an important research study looking at the health of children, teenagers, and young adults who have kidney problems. This research is being done to identify what factors help kidneys stay healthy, and also to see how kidney problems affect health and well-being. Teenagers and young adults 16-22 years old who have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be eligible to join the study. The CKiD study has enrolled approximately 1100 children and teenagers across North America since the study began in 2003. Our goal now is to enroll teenagers and young adults in the study. By doing this we can have a better idea of what happens to kidney function and overall health as someone with childhood chronic kidney disease grows up. This will help provide us with a more complete picture of CKD from childhood through adulthood.
Eligibility and criteria
What to expect
Below is what participants will do to take part in the study
Attend up to 5 study visits. There will be one study visit each year. Visits will last about 4 - 8 hours. After the first in-person visit, participants may be given the option to complete visits from home.
Participants will be asked to do the following procedures
1.To study kidney function: We will perform routine blood tests.
2.To study brain development, behavior, well-being, and transition to adult care: participants will complete a variety of questionnaires.
3. To study heart function: Blood tests, blood pressures and specific ultrasounds and scans of the heart will be taken.
4. To study growth: Height and weights measures will be taken.
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