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Transforming Hemodialysis-Related Vascular Access Education

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversity of Pennsylvania
NCT05997875 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The focus of this study is on vascular access for hemodialysis. This is a randomized clinical trial testing 3 educational approaches to help patients with advanced chronic kidney disease prepare for placement of hemodialysis vascular access. Study participants will each be assigned to one of the 3 approaches: 1) "Education", in which participants will be given a video and brochure that provide information about the types of vascular access and what can be expected before and after the vascular access is placed, 2) "Education-Plus", in which participants will be given the video and brochure and will also have sessions by telehealth with a motivational interviewing coach to provide additional support around vascular access placement, and 3) "Usual Care", in which participants will have the usual education provided by their kidney doctor and clinic staff just as if they were not in the stud

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 years or older 2. Nephrology visit for chronic kidney disease during the last 18 months 3. Most recent eGFR less than or equal to 20 ml/min/1.73 m2 or 2-year Kidney Failure Risk Equation score greater than 40% 4. Documentation in the medical record or confirmation from the treating nephrologist of a patient-nephrologist discussion about hemodialysis Exclusion Criteria: 1. Planning for peritoneal dialysis, preemptive transplant, or conservative management of kidney failure 2. Previous placement of an AV access 3. Prior appointment with surgeon for AV access evaluation or creation 4. Cognitive dysfunction or severe visual impairment that prevents use of the education materials 5. Does not speak either English or Spanish
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What it tests

  • Educational Materials
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Usual Care
  • Patient Lists for Clinicians: System-Level Intervention
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Where

3 sites
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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