For patients who entered the trial approaching the need for dialysis, the median (IQR) estimated glomerular filtration rate was 16 (13-20) mL/min per 1.73 m2, the median (IQR) random urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio was 162 (69-314) mg/mmol, and the 2-year predicted risk of kidney failure was 45% (32%-67%). Here, ALB is linked to kidney failure.