Studies
Improving Indigenous Patient Access to Kidney Transplantation - IMPAKT
IMPAKT aims to identify Indigenous Australians' barriers to accessing renal transplantation and to propose strategies to reduce disparities in Indigenous Australians' access to renal transplantation. The research program includes: a multi-centre cohort study of patients commencing dialysis at eight renal units in urban, rural and remote areas; a survey of Australian nephrologists attitudes and practices; an in depth qualitative study...
International Collaborative Study of Cardiovascular Disease in Asia - InterASIA
This study aims to estimate the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (such as coronary heart disease and stroke) and the levels of cardiovascular risk factors (such as blood pressure, cholesterol, cigarette smoking, diabetes and obesity) in Thailand. A cross-sectional survey of a representative national sample of 5,000 adults from Thailand. Data about cardiovascular diseases and risk factors were collected by questionnaire, physical examination and a blood test...
RCT of Normal vs. Augmented Level of Renal Replacement Therapy in ICU - RENAL
The RENAL study (Randomised Evaluation of Normal vs Augmented Level of renal replacement therapy in ICU) is studying the effect of different doses of dialysis (renal replacement therapy) in patients with severe, acute kidney failure in the intensive care unit (ICU). The study will involve approximately 30 ICUs from around Australia, aiming to enroll around 1500 patients over a two-year period...
Study of Heart and Renal Protection - SHARP
SHARP aims to determine the effects of cholesterol lowering with a combination of simvastatin and ezetimibe on the risk of major vascular complications in patients with chronic kidney diseases. A randomised placebo-controlled trial among 9,000 individuals recruited from about 200 centres worldwide...
The Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease
This study aims to establish the human and financial burden of CKD in Australia and to explore the cost-effectiveness of intervention to prevent progression of disease.
The Kanyini Vascular Collaboration
Improving health outcomes for Aboriginal Australians with chronic disease through strategies to reduce systems barriers to necessary care