Shared Decision Making Tools for Kidney Transplantation

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Overseen bySumit Mohan, MD, MPH

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Columbia University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The goal of this clinical trial is to increase shared decision-making between dialysis providers and patients in order to increase patients' probability of transplantation and to reduce socioeconomic/racial disparities in access to kidney transplantation. Participants will receive educational material over the course of 4-6 months about different aspects of the kidney transplant and waitlisting process.

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Inclusion Criteria

I am undergoing hemodialysis at a specified clinic.

You are currently on a waitlist or being evaluated for a transplant at Columbia University/New York Presbyterian Hospital (CU/NYPH) or at the Cleveland Clinic (CC).

Exclusion Criteria

I am under 18 years old.

I speak a language other than English or Spanish.

Participant Groups

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.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: ProvidersExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Dialysis providers will receive educational material about the kidney transplantation and waitlisting process.

Group II: PatientsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Dialysis patients will receive letters with information about their status within the kidney transplantation and waitlisting process.