Clinical Research Directory

Biomarkers and Event Patterns of Vascular Disease in Hemodialysis

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) remains the central biomarker to classify CKD-metabolic bone disease (CKD-MBD) in hemodialysis patients. While PTH-values are known to be associated with adverse outcomes, interventional studies have failed to show a benefit of pharmacological modulation of PTH levels on hard clinical outcomes. To address this gap, the investigators explored alternative markers of bone metabolism, vascular calcification and inflammation in association to prospective event patterns.

The CPH-MBD Cohort Dietary Substudy - Comparison of Methods for Dietary Registrations

The aim of the study is to assess the association between the calcium and phosphorus balance and the stage of kidney disease measured by creatinine clearence in patients with chronic kidney disease stage 4 and 5. The balance is measured a measurement between the recorded diatery intake and the urinary excretion. Additionally a comparison between image based diatery accessment and weighted records will be measured

Strategies for Proactive Health in People With Kidney Function Decline

This prospective cohort study aims to investigate how kidney function decline affects multiple body systems and how personalized nutrition can help maintain health and slow disease progression. About 1,800 adults with reduced kidney function but not on dialysis will be followed over time at Huashan Hospital, Fudan University. The study will collect information on nutrition, heart and bone health, cognition, and daily functioning through hospital records and a patient mobile app. The goal is to understand the links between nutrition, metabolism, and organ function, and to develop integrated strategies for early prevention and management of chronic kidney disease.

Assessment of Mineral and Bone Disorders in Kidney Transplant Recipients

This study aims to integrate bone measurements (including bone turnover markers (BTM), bone mineral density (BMD) measurement, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA), trabecular bone score (TBS) ) commonly used in the general population for primary osteoporosis evaluation to enhance the assessment of CKD-MBD.

Activated Charcoal Use in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Hyperphosphatemia management is initially based on restricting dietary phosphorus intake. Hyperphosphatemia is almost always seen in patients on dialysis and may contribute to progressive vascular calcification. Considering that activated charcoal is generally well-tolerated and may have a favorable side effect profile compared to conventional phosphate binders, it presents a promising alternative. Until now, no clinical trial has primarily investigated the effect of activated charcoal on hyperphosphatemia in dialysis patients.