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- Promote and enhance research opportunities using patient-level data and bio-samples to understand CKD progression and outcomes;<\/li>\n
- Improve research capacity around the world through education, especially to carry out observational cohort studies; and<\/li>\n
- Help investigators establish CKD cohort studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Membership Eligibility Criteria” tab_id=”membership-criteria”][vc_column_text]iNET-CKD Membership Eligibility criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n
Full membership<\/strong><\/p>\n
Inclusion Criteria<\/em><\/p>\n
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- Observational studies of CKD<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- based on a priori hypotheses and study objectives<\/li>\n
- study individuals with CKD<\/li>\n
- collect longitudinal data prospectively<\/li>\n
- examine a broad spectrum of CKD-related health outcomes<\/li>\n
- collect and analyze bio-samples<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- sample size >1000 in adult studies and >300 in pediatric studies<\/li>\n
- duration of follow up >3 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Exclusion Criteria<\/em><\/p>\n
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- Kidney failure cohorts<\/li>\n
- General population cohorts<\/li>\n
- Randomized controlled trials<\/li>\n
- Clinical databases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Affiliate Membership<\/strong><\/p>\n
iNET-CKD focuses on prospective observational studies of pre-dialysis CKD patients. Affiliate member studies, such as regional registries of CKD patients, or well-designed cohort studies that do not meet all the inclusion criteria, may also be considered for inclusion in some cases.<\/p>\n
The iNET-CKD Core Group makes the final decision regarding the inclusion of affiliate member studies.<\/p>\n
Affiliate Member Cohort Studies are not eligible to serve on the Core Group.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”ISN iNET-CKD cohorts members” tab_id=”members”][vc_column_text]The ISN International Network of Chronic Kidney Disease cohort studies (iNET-CKD) is one-of-a-kind. It is an international network of existing, independently funded Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) cohort studies, that facilitates the understanding of CKD progression and its consequences worldwide.<\/p>\n
Find out more about the cohorts involved and explore the map below.<\/p>\n
Interested in joining the iNET-CKD Network? Check our eligibility criteria here<\/a>, and apply here<\/a> ![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Global CKD Data Visual: Insights from 26 Cohorts” tab_id=”ckd-data-visual”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”50114″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iNET-CKD.pdf” label=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\nThis infographic presents a visual summary of key data collected from over 82,000 patients across 26 CKD cohort studies worldwide. Explore insights into patient demographics, comorbidities, treatment therapies, and clinical outcomes, contributing to our understanding of CKD progression.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Download” shape=”round” color=”pink” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theisn.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2FiNET-CKD.pdf||target:%20_blank|”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Apply to Join the Network” tab_id=”apply”][vc_column_text]Interested in joining the iNET-CKD Network?<\/p>\n
Watch how to sign into ISN networks here.<\/a><\/p>\n
Apply here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Contact” tab_id=”contact”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
For all inquiries on iNET-CKD, contact the ISN Research Team at research@theisn.org<\/a><\/p>\n
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