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Chronic Kidney Disease at Northeast Taiwan: Biomarker and Multidisciplinary Care

Taiwan8,000 participantsStarted 2011-03

Plain-language summary

CKD is a global endemic disease with increased comorbidities and mortality. The prevalence and the incidence of the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are extremely high in Taiwan. Early diagnosis of disease and proper management remain challenging. The aims of this study are: 1. Explore risk factors associated with CKD 2. Establish multidisciplinary care model for CKD patients 3. Development cost-effective clinical care pathway for CKD 4. Provide bio-specimen repository for future study

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects visiting outpatient clinics of nephrology of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Patient receiving dialysis or transplantation * Unwilling to participate

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

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Timeframe: through study completion, every 1 year

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Timeframe: through study completion, every 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04300387

SponsorChang Gung Memorial Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12

Contact for this trial

Tsang-Tang Hsieh

+886-2-27135211 tth3388@adm.cgmh.org.tw

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