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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Evaluation of the Illness-Related Distress Scale in people with chronic kidney disease
The Illness-Related Distress Scale is a newly developed questionnaire to assess distress in people living with a long-term condition. A study at King's College London is aiming to evaluate this scale in people with CKD.
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Investigating patients' perceptions of their kidney illness
A study at the University of Reading is looking into how individuals feel about their kidney illness and what kind of support they might find useful.
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Identifying inclusive education and information for all people managing early-stage chronic kidney disease
This project aims to help people with early stage chronic kidney disease and their families get better information and education. The researchers will use an online survey to learn more about the experiences of people in the kidney community.