Abstract
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (prognosis). The objectives are as follows:. To (a) identify the gut microbial biomarkers in patients with CKD, on dialysis, and with kidney transplants; (b) determine whether these biomarkers are associated independently with adverse patient-relevant outcomes leading to progression of CKD stages 1 to 5; and (c) explore sources of heterogeneity. Investigation of sources of heterogeneity between studies We will explore potential sources of heterogeneity that may impact outcomes such as differences in study participation; stage of CKD (KDIGO 2013; Appendix 1); study design (cohort, case series, case study), timing of outcome measurements; units and instruments of outcome measurements; and length of follow-up.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | CD014786 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 12 Jan 2022 |
Keywords
- Gut
- microbial
- biomarkers
- chronic
- kidney
- disease