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Health & Social Care Research Across North East & North Cumbria.

Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders

Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders

Around 3 million people in the UK live with chronic kidney disease, with 60,000 undergoing treatment for kidney failure. Each year, more than 5000 people are waiting for kidney transplants, with another 30,000 on dialysis, this has meant that research into kidney and urinary tract disorders is more important than ever.

Current research into kidney disease has meant that there has been a development of medication to slow the deterioration of kidneys, preventing or delaying the need for dialysis, as well as ground-breaking investigations into the optimum amount of intravenous iron that can be given to patients on haemodialysis.

Research has improved treatments for rare kidney disease, as well as reducing the risk of chronic kidney disease patients having strokes or heart attacks.

How to get involved

Explore

Visit the national specialty page here

Begin networking

Speak to one of our team of 20 renal research consultants and discuss potential project ideas. The specialty group lead or research delivery manager will be able to point you in the right direction.

Spread the word

Educate patients and fellow colleagues on the ‘Help BEAT Kidney Disease’ campaign, where patients can complete a short form and questionnaire with their general information on. This will then inform study teams of their eligibility to participate in a study. Types of research patients can get involved in include; completing a survey or questionnaire, being part of a discussion group, testing a smartphone app, online system or activity tracker, trialling a support programme for helping people to better manage symptoms or being part of a clinical trial testing new and existing medications.

Collaboration opportunities

Find out about collaboration opportunities with fellow researchers, as well as the facilities and infrastructure available to deliver your research project.

Be Part of Research

Signpost your patients to Be Part of Research, specifically their kidney and urinary tract disorder therapy area. Research cannot happen without volunteers and participants!