Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort Study (CRIC): Overview and Summary of Selected Findings.

ABSTRACT: The Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) Study is a United States multicenter, prospective study of racially and ethnically diverse patients with CKD. Although the original aims of the study were to identify novel predictors of CKD progression and to elucidate the risk and manifestations of cardiovascular disease among nearly 4000 individuals with CKD, the CRIC Study has evolved into a national resource for investigation of a broad spectrum of CKD-related topics. The study has produced >90 published scientific articles, promoted many young investigative careers in nephrology, and fostered international collaborations focused on understanding the global burden of CKD. The third phase of the CRIC Study will complete enrollment of 1500 additional study participants in 2015 and is designe

SUBMITTER: Denker M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4633788 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature