Kidney checkup study for blood and protein in urine
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at better ways to refer patients who have blood and high levels of protein in their urine to a kidney specialist. It aims to help catch kidney problems early.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You've seen a Geisinger primary care doctor in the last 2 years.
- In the last year, a urine test showed blood (1+ or more) and either a lot of protein (2+ or more on dipstick) or high protein levels measured by other tests (ACR ≥300 or PCR ≥500).
- You haven't seen a kidney doctor in the past year.
- You don't have a history of kidney failure, dialysis, or a kidney transplant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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