Standing Strong: A Study for People with Chronic Kidney Disease
Brandon Kistler
Primary Investigator
Brief description of study
Researchers at Purdue University are studying why some people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be more likely to lose their balance or fall.
People with CKD can sometimes have changes in their bones, blood vessels, or brain that may affect strength, balance, or walking. We want to learn more about what causes these changes and how to reduce the risk of falling.
By joining this study, you can help us learn what affects balance and strength in people with CKD and how to lower the risk of falling.
Detailed description of study
This study will take about one year to complete, with a total of four visits to Purdue University’s campus. Altogether, the study activities will take about 26 hours spread throughout the year.
- Visit 1: Screening
You’ll give a small blood and urine sample to see if you qualify for the study. You won’t be paid for this visit. - Visits 2 & 3:
If you qualify, you’ll come back for two more visits. You’ll sign consent forms and take part in several simple tests that look at balance, walking, memory, hearing, and heart health. You’ll also talk about the foods you’ve eaten in the past year. - Between Visits:
For about one year, you’ll complete a quick daily survey to record whether or not you had a fall and, if so, share a few details about it. - Final Visit:
After one year, you’ll come back for a final visit to repeat most of the same tests (no blood or urine samples this time).
As a thank-you for your time, you’ll receive $295 total, paid in three parts during the study.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: Chronic kidney disease, CKD
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Age: 45 years - 79 years
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Gender: All
- 45 to 79 years of age
- Moderate CKD (eGFR between 15 and 59ml/min/1.73m^2 (Stage 3 or Stage 4))
- Ability to maintain a daily fall log
- On dialysis or expected to start dialysis in the next year
- Pregnant, lactating, or planning to get pregnant
- Lower extremity amputation
- Recent orthopedic surgery
- Current foot ulcer or lower extremity injury at time of study initiation
- Diagnosed Parkinson’s disease or other progressive motor disorder
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