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For Patients
The Yorkshire Kidney Screening Trial is closed to recruitment.
What will happen at my kidney scan?
Yorkshire Kidney Screening Trial happens alongside the Leeds Lung Health Check. In addition to your lung screening, you will be offered a scan of your kidneys. This extra CT scan is safe and will happen in the same appointment as your lung scan, taking about 10 seconds.
Why have I been invited to be part of Yorkshire Kidney Screening Trial?
All participants in the Leeds Lung Health Check are offered a kidney scan.
What are the benefits of taking part in Yorkshire Kidney Screening Trial?
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Quick and free - there's no cost for taking part and the scan takes just 10 seconds.
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You'll be part of the world's first kidney screening trial.
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Most participants will find their kidneys are working just fine, for a few people this scan will be lifesaving.
Patient Documents
Patient Information Sheet (Version 005.1 04/02/2021)
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