Education Programs for Advanced Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease-Education (CKD-EDU)
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Chronic Kidney Diseases
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 75 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 326 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for older adults with advanced kidney disease to find out which education program helps them make better treatment choices. Participants will either learn from a kidney educator or a decision-making specialist.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 75 years old or older
- I have advanced kidney disease with kidney function less than 30%
- I speak English
- I have not yet made a dialysis decision
You may not be able to join if
- I have already decided on dialysis
- I have seen a Palliative Care clinician for kidney issues
- I am currently on dialysis
- I cannot provide informed consent or complete surveys due to my health
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The investigators are conducting a study to see which program better helps older patients with kidney disease choose their treatment. Investigators are also investigating if either program can reduce the number of hospital or emergency room visits in the first 6 months of the study, as well as potentially improve end-of-life care for older adults.
Half of the participants will receive Program A, …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 75 years old
* Has advanced kidney disease with kidney function less than 30%
* Speaks English
* Has not yet made a dialysis decision
Exclusion Criteria:
* Has already decided on dialysis or active medical care without dialysis.
* Has already been seen by a Palliative …
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