Chronic Kidney Disease and Obesity Study
CURRENTLY ENROLLING
Qualified participants must:
- Be 18+
- Have a BMI greater or equal to 27 kg/m2 ( Click here to calculate)
- Have been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease
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Compensation may be available for time and travel
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means your kidneys slowly get damaged and can't do important jobs like removing waste and keeping blood pressure normal. Your kidneys do many important jobs. Some of the ways they keep your whole body in balance include:
- Removing natural waste products and extra water from your body
- Helping make red blood cells
- Balancing important minerals in your body
- Helping maintain your blood pressure
- Keeping your bones healthy
Please complete the contact form to schedule a screening appointment or call us at 678-928-6476.
What is Chronic Kidney Disease?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is when the kidneys have become damaged over time (for at least 3 months) and have a hard time doing all their important jobs. CKD also increases the risk of other health problems like heart disease and stroke. Developing CKD is usually a very slow process with very few symptoms at first.
Risk Factors
Anyone can develop CKD - at any age. However, some people are at a higher risk than others. The most common CKD risk factors are:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Heart disease and/or heart failure
- Obesity
- Over the age of 60
- Family history of CKD or kidney failure
- Personal history of acute kidney injury (AKI)
- Smoking and/or use of tobacco products
*all information provided by the National Kidney Foundation