Division of Nephrology Research Studies

The primary goal of this research study is to learn if patients with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) are at risk for brain aneurysms or cardiovascular abnormalities.

CHOP has established a research database of data and biological samples of people who have autosomal polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) or another hepato/renal fibrocystic disease (HRFD).

CKiD is an important research study looking at the health of children, teenagers, and young adults who have kidney problems.

Cure Glomerulonephropathy Network (CureGN) is a multi-year study of 2,400 children and adults with four rare glomerular (kidney) diseases at over 50 centers in the US, Canada, and Italy.

The purpose of this NIH-funded placebo-controlled clinical trial is to determine how well ferric citrate will lower FGF23, correct anemia and iron levels in the blood, and maintain normal levels of phosphate in children with CKD.

For this study, we are studying the relationship between variations in the genes of the immune system called HLA and how they relate to the risk of developing nephrotic syndrome, response to treatment of nephrotic syndrome and risk of recurrence of nephrotic syndrome following kidney transplantation.

In this study, we are developing new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound methods to determine if it is effective in diagnosing complication in kidney transplant patients.

The primary goal of this research study is to see if new types of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to measure liver health in children with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) compared to healthy controls.  Both children with ARPKD and healthy children, aged 6 years and above can participate.

The purpose of this study is to identify components of a physical activity intervention that are effective and meaningful to teenagers with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Urinary stone disease (USD) is a common, chronic disorder that is seen more frequently in adolescence today than in the past.