A prospective controlled study of living kidney donors: three-year follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There have been few prospective controlled studies of kidney donors. Understanding the pathophysiologic effects of kidney donation is important for judging donor safety and improving our understanding of the consequences of reduced kidney function in chronic kidney disease.

Study design

Prospective, controlled, observational cohort study.

Setting & participants

3-year follow-up of kidney donors and paired controls suitable for donation at their donor's center.

Predictor

Kidney donation.

Outcomes

Medical history, vital signs, glomerular filtration rate, and other measurements at 6, 12, 24, and 36 months after donation.

Results

At 36 months, 182 of 203 (89.7%) original donors and 173 of 201 (86.1%) original controls continue to participat

SUBMITTER: Kasiske BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4485526 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature