Here you will find details of studies you may be interested in taking part in.
The projects and study teams are independent of Kidney Care UK and it is best to contact the teams directly for more information about each study. All studies have received independent ethical approval.
The UK Kidney Association (UKKA)'s Consent for Approach to Research (C4AR) Database is a new UK-wide information hub for kidney patients interested in research. Led by patients, for patients, the C4AR database will create a community of patients of all ages, happy to be contacted for research purposes. To register your interest in joining, email [email protected]
To find out more about current medical research trials that are taking place for people living with kidney disease, please go to the Be Part of Research website.
Our Research opportunities page shares details of kidney research studies that meet our criteria and are currently open to recruitment. If you are a researcher and would like to enquire about your study being included on this page, please email [email protected].
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Quality of life after transplant
This study aims to test how new patient-reported outcome surveys work in practice to improve understanding of quality of life after transplant for people who have received a kidney transplant
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Withdrawing immunosuppression in patients with Lupus nephritis in remission: a patient perspective
Researchers at King’s College London want to understand how people with lupus-related kidney disease feel about stopping immune-suppressing treatment and the monitoring needed to do this safely.
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Motor unit behaviour in people on haemodialysis: a comparison to healthy controls
This study is investigating the differences in muscle and nerve function between people on haemodialysis and healthy individuals.