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RFA-DK-20-017 - Chronic Kidney Diseases of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE) Research Consortium - Field Epidemiology Sites (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Issued by

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Purpose

The purpose of this Notice is to correct the criteria for individuals with presumed CKDu as shown in the Background of Part 2, Section 1. Funding Opportunity Description section. The specific description of the urinalysis, in particular the hematuria and proteinuria levels, are corrected.
 

Part 2, Section 1. Funding Opportunity Description

Background

Currently reads:

For the purposes of this consortium, individuals with presumed CKDu are defined as:

• Participants age 18-45 years

• Serum creatinine concentration >1.2 mg/dl (females) or >1.5 mg/dl (males)

• Urinalysis = 2+ protein, = 1+ hematuria

• Residing in a CKDu-endemic community or region

Revised to read:

For the purposes of this consortium, individuals with presumed CKDu are defined as:

• Participants age 18-45 years

• Serum creatinine concentration >1.2 mg/dl (females) or >1.5 mg/dl (males)

• Urinalysis ≤ 2+ protein, ≤ 1+ hematuria

• Residing in a CKDu-endemic community or region

All other aspects of this Funding Opportunity Announcement remain the same.

Inquiries

Please direct all inquiries to:

Susan R. Mendley, MD
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Telephone: 301-827-1861
Email: [email protected]

Bonnie R. Joubert, MPH, PhD
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Telephone: 984-287-3276
Email: [email protected]

Kathleen Michels, PhD
Fogarty International Center (FIC)
Telephone: 301-435-6031
Email: [email protected]