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NCT05881447 Prevalence, Incidence and Risk Signature of Chronic Kidney Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa

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NCT ID NCT05881447
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute
Condition Chronic Kidney Diseases
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 1,200 participants
Start Date 2023-06-21
Primary Completion 2026-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 99 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 1,200 participants in total. It began in 2023-06-21 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of CKD is increasing worldwide and is assumed to also dramatically increase in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Key shortcomings of available data on CKD in SSA are as follows: (i) Available data are based on single measurements and, therefore, cannot distinguish between harmless transient deterioration in kidney function and chronic kidney damage; (ii) Accurate information regarding renal protein loss, an important and early marker of kidney disease, is lacking; (iii) Cardiovascular risk factors for CKD, such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes, are often not searched for. Likewise non-classic potential risk factors, such as endemic infectious diseases, socioeconomic status and lifestyle have not been consistently recorded; (iv) Information to interrogate linked interaction over time between risk factors and development of CKD is unavailable. With this project, situated in a region representative of semi-rural SSA, we aim to fill this knowledge gap and (i) establish guideline conform prevalence data of CKD and its major cardiovascular risk factors, as well as (ii) prospectively define the incidence of cardiovascular- and non-classic risk factors of CKD. The data from (i) and (ii) is used to develop predictive models. A prospective cohort of 1200 individuals in a primary care facility will serve as study population. The population is representing a society in transition from rural to more urban lifestyle. In the pilot study, participants will be followed for one years and undergo the clinical and biomedical testing required to capture CKD and its classic and non-classic risk factors over time.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: all adult patients (≥18 years) attending the outpatients department of the Bagamoyo district hospital (BDH) or the associated Fukayosi and Yombo dispensary Exclusion Criteria: * \<18 years of age * not living in the BDH catchment area * not of African decent * not willing to come back for follow-up visits

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Nikolai C Hodel, MSc

✉ nikolai.hodel@swisstph.ch

📞 +255762768035

Principal Investigator

Michael Mayr, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05881447 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 99 Years, studying Chronic Kidney Diseases. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05881447 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05881447 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nikolai.hodel@swisstph.ch for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05881447 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Bagamoyo, Tanzania.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05881447 clinical trial?

NCT05881447 is sponsored by Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute. The principal investigator is Michael Mayr, MD at University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland. The trial plans to enroll 1,200 participants.

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