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50 DM Nephrology Thesis Topics
Academic session 2026-2027 · 50 topics
This page lists 50 nephrology thesis topics for DM and DrNB candidates in India for the 2026-2027 academic session. Nephrology theses are shaped by two constraints: what the renal unit sees in volume — the dialysis register, the biopsy log, the transplant list — and the fact that renal outcomes move too slowly to be captured inside a three-year programme.
The nephrology thesis topics below work within both. They cover chronic kidney disease, haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, renal transplantation, glomerular disease with biopsy correlation, acute kidney injury, diabetic kidney disease, and the cardiovascular and mineral bone complications that dominate this population. All are workable at a single centre using investigations available in routine practice.
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- A cross-sectional study of the clinical profile and stage-wise distribution of chronic kidney disease at a nephrology serviceGet protocol
- An observational study of the prevalence and determinants of anaemia in patients with chronic kidney disease not on dialysisGet protocol
- A study of health-related quality of life and its clinical correlates in patients with chronic kidney diseaseGet protocol
- A comparative study of nutritional status assessed by subjective global assessment across stages of chronic kidney diseaseGet protocol
- Correlation of serum uric acid with estimated glomerular filtration rate and proteinuria in chronic kidney diseaseGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of the aetiological profile of end stage kidney disease at a tertiary care centreGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of intradialytic complications and their clinical predictors in maintenance haemodialysisGet protocol
- An observational study of arteriovenous fistula function assessed by clinical examination and Doppler ultrasonographyGet protocol
- A study of dialysis adequacy and its association with nutritional and biochemical parametersGet protocol
- An observational study of depression and anxiety in patients on maintenance haemodialysis using a validated instrumentGet protocol
- A study of interdialytic weight gain and its relationship with blood pressure and left ventricular functionGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of vascular access type and complications among incident dialysis patientsGet protocol
- An observational study of hepatitis B and hepatitis C seroprevalence among patients on maintenance haemodialysisGet protocol
- A comparative study of health-related quality of life between continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysisGet protocol
- An observational study of peritonitis episodes, causative organisms and susceptibility in peritoneal dialysisGet protocol
- A study of residual renal function and its determinants in patients on peritoneal dialysisGet protocol
- A comparative study of nutritional and inflammatory markers between peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis patientsGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of catheter related complications and exit site infection in peritoneal dialysisGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of the clinical and biochemical profile of living donor renal allograft recipientsGet protocol
- An observational study of post-transplant infections and their timing during the first year after transplantationGet protocol
- A study of medication adherence and its determinants among renal allograft recipientsGet protocol
- A prospective observational study of glycaemic status before and after living donor renal transplantationGet protocol
- An observational study of donor and recipient factors associated with delayed graft functionGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of the health status and renal function of living kidney donors after donationGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of the histopathological spectrum of glomerular disease on renal biopsyGet protocol
- Correlation of renal cortical echogenicity on ultrasonography with histopathological findings on renal biopsyGet protocol
- An observational study of the clinical, biochemical and histopathological profile of adults with nephrotic syndromeGet protocol
- Evaluation of the spot urine protein to creatinine ratio against twenty-four hour urinary protein estimationGet protocol
- A study of the frequency and nature of complications following percutaneous ultrasound guided renal biopsyGet protocol
- An observational study of the clinical profile and biopsy findings in patients with lupus nephritisGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of the clinical spectrum of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritisGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of the aetiology and in-hospital outcome of acute kidney injuryGet protocol
- Evaluation of urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin against serum creatinine for early detection of acute kidney injuryGet protocol
- A prospective observational study of acute kidney injury following exposure to iodinated contrast mediaGet protocol
- A comparative study of clinical features and outcome between community acquired and hospital acquired acute kidney injuryGet protocol
- A study of the incidence and outcome of acute kidney injury complicating sepsis in an intensive care settingGet protocol
- An observational study of the indications and outcome of renal replacement therapy in acute kidney injuryGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of the prevalence of albuminuria and its clinical correlates in type 2 diabetes mellitusGet protocol
- Correlation of the grade of diabetic retinopathy with the stage of diabetic kidney diseaseGet protocol
- An observational study of the clinical profile of patients with diabetic kidney disease at first nephrology referralGet protocol
- Evaluation of the renal resistive index measured by Doppler ultrasonography as a marker of renal involvement in diabetesGet protocol
- A comparative study of clinical and biochemical parameters between diabetic and non-diabetic chronic kidney diseaseGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of blood pressure control and antihypertensive drug utilisation in chronic kidney diseaseGet protocol
- An observational study of left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction in chronic kidney diseaseGet protocol
- A study of ambulatory blood pressure patterns and nocturnal dipping status in chronic kidney diseaseGet protocol
- Correlation of carotid intima-media thickness with the stage of chronic kidney disease in adultsGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of mineral and bone disorder parameters and their stage-wise variationGet protocol
- An observational study of vitamin D status and its association with parathyroid hormone in chronic kidney diseaseGet protocol
- A comparative study of iron status indices between oral and intravenous iron therapy in renal anaemiaGet protocol
- A study of erythropoiesis-stimulating agent responsiveness and its determinants in maintenance haemodialysisGet protocol
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How do I narrow a nephrology thesis topic to something my guide will approve?
Start from what the unit already sees in volume rather than from what is interesting in the literature. The dialysis register, the biopsy log and the transplant list tell you which questions can actually be answered in the time available. A guide is far more likely to approve a question the department can recruit for than one depending on referrals that may not arrive.
What sample size is realistic for a nephrology thesis at a single centre?
For a prevalence question in a moderately busy unit, one hundred and fifty to three hundred participants is usually achievable over twelve to eighteen months. Comparative studies between dialysis modalities are harder, because peritoneal dialysis numbers are small at most Indian centres and that group usually becomes the limiting factor. Check the register before finalising the calculation.
Which study designs are used most often in nephrology theses?
Cross-sectional and observational designs dominate, because renal outcomes generally need longer follow-up than a residency allows. Diagnostic accuracy studies comparing a biomarker or imaging parameter against an established reference standard fit the three year window well, as do correlation studies between imaging findings and biopsy results.
Thesis and protocol questions
How is a thesis topic different from a thesis protocol?
The topic is the title — the question a study sets out to answer, together with the population and the design. The protocol is the full document built around it: background, review of literature, aims and objectives, inclusion and exclusion criteria, sample size calculation, methodology, statistical plan, ethics considerations, consent documents and references. A topic is agreed with a guide first; the protocol is written afterwards and submitted to the institutional ethics committee.
When does a postgraduate thesis have to be submitted?
For most Indian postgraduate programmes the protocol is submitted within the first six months of joining, and the completed thesis is submitted at least six months before the final examination. Exact deadlines are set by the university, so the departmental circular for the current session takes precedence over any general timeline.
How is sample size decided for a postgraduate thesis?
Sample size follows from the primary objective, not the other way round. A prevalence study is powered from an expected proportion and an acceptable margin of error; a comparative study is powered from the expected difference between groups, the standard deviation, alpha and desired power. The figure should then be checked against the institution's actual case load for the study period, because a statistically ideal sample that cannot be recruited in the time available is not a workable plan.
Does a thesis topic need ethics committee approval?
Yes. Every postgraduate thesis involving human participants, human data or human samples requires clearance from the institutional ethics committee before data collection begins. Approval is granted on the protocol rather than on the title, and the submission usually includes the protocol, the participant information sheet and the consent form in English and in the local language.
What makes a topic realistic for a three-year postgraduate programme?
A workable topic can be completed at a single centre, with equipment and investigations that are already available in routine practice, within roughly eighteen months of data collection. Topics that depend on external funding, specialised assays, multicentre coordination or long follow-up tend to stall. Choosing a condition the department already sees in volume matters more than choosing a novel one.
Can a thesis be published as a research paper afterwards?
Yes, and it is generally expected. A thesis is usually condensed into a paper of around three to four thousand words, restructured into the standard introduction, methods, results and discussion format, with the review of literature shortened considerably. Journals differ in their requirements, and the ethics approval number from the original thesis is normally cited in the methods section.