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Shared Decision Making Tools for Kidney Transplantation

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Sumit Mohan, MD, MPH

Research Sponsored by Columbia University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Receiving hemodialysis at one of the following dialysis clinics: Fresenius Kidney Care City Dialysis, DaVita Kidney Care Haven Dialysis, DaVita Melrose Dialysis, DaVita Highbridge Dialysis, Rogosin Institute East Side Dialysis Unit, Rogosin Institute West Side Dialysis Unit

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Younger than 18 years of age

Speaking a language other than English or Spanish

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up end of intervention/at completion of letter delivery (4-6 months)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to empower kidney patients to make informed decisions about transplant & reduce inequalities in access to transplants.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults on hemodialysis at select clinics in New York and Cleveland who are either on a kidney transplant waitlist or undergoing evaluation at CU/NYPH Transplant Center or the Cleveland Clinic. Participants must speak English or Spanish.

What is being tested?

The study aims to improve kidney transplantation rates by using educational materials to enhance decision-making between patients and providers over a period of 6-12 months, focusing also on reducing disparities in access.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves patient letters and provider educational materials rather than medical treatments, there are no direct physical side effects associated with the interventions being tested.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am undergoing hemodialysis at a specified clinic.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am under 18 years old.

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I speak a language other than English or Spanish.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ end of intervention/at completion of letter delivery (4-6 months)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~end of intervention/at completion of letter delivery (4-6 months)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and end of intervention/at completion of letter delivery (4-6 months) for reporting.