IRB Number:

143-05

Trial Status:

Open for Enrollment

Phase: IV

Why is this study being done?

The research study is being done to create a kidney transplant database with information from many transplant centers for the purpose of studying ways to help improve transplant outcomes and the care of transplant recipients. It is also being done to learn why kidney transplant recipients have worsening of their kidney function, and whether there are specific findings that could result in future treatments.

Who is Eligible to Participate in the Study?

Participants who have received or will be receiving a kidney transplant may be eligible to participate in this research study.

Maximum Age:

99

What is Involved With this Study?

Data will be collected from participants medical records, local health care providers, and by talking with study participants to clarify or add any information. Participants will have samples of blood and urine, which are obtaiend during routine visits, saved for testing in this study. In addition, participants who have a kidney biopsy performed as a part of their routine clinical care, will have a piece of the biopsy tissue saved. Participants in this study will be followed for five years.

How long will the Study run?

Participants will be enrolled in this research study for up to 5 years.

Who can I Contact for Additional Information on this Trial?

For more information or to participate in this research study, please contact Nong Yowe Braaten at (507) 538-9617.

What is/are the Locations of this Clinical Trial?

• Rochester, MN

Last updated: 09/14/2005