Validation of a Predictive model for progression of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu): Relationship between nutritional parameters and kidney failure

该研究获得了伦理许可。在斯里兰卡康提国家医院肾病和肾移植研究中心的合作下，在研究区域（斯里兰卡Wilgamuwa）开展了两项筛查项目，以识别潜在的CKD/ CKDu患者。此外，本研究招募了已在Wilgamuwa肾脏诊所登记的患者。根据纳入和排除标准，从社区中确定了年龄和性别匹配的对照组，并购买了所需的设备（身体成分分析仪和手部测力计）和消耗品，并将其送往斯里兰卡。在完成全面的文献综述后，编写了综述文章的原始草案。

Ethical permission for the study was obtained. Two screening programs were conducted in the study area (Wilgamuwa, Sri Lanka) with the collaboration of the Centre for Research, Nephrology and Renal Transplant Unit at National Hospital, Kandy, Sri Lanka, to identify potential CKD/ CKDu patients. In addition, patients who are already registered in the Renal clinic in Wilgamuwa were recruited for the study. Age- and sex-matched controls were identified from the community sticking to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.Required equipment (body composition analyzer and hand dynamometer) and consumables were bought and sent to Sri Lanka. Upon completing a thorough literature review, the original draft of the review article was prepared.