The Donor App for Kidney Failure
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study utilizes a web-based application to help patients on the organ transplant waitlist communicate patient's need for a living donor via social media and provide interested potential donors the opportunity to engage with the evaluation process.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is The Donor App safe for use in humans?
How is The Donor App treatment different from other treatments for kidney failure?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment The Donor App for kidney failure?
Research on similar mobile health applications for kidney transplant recipients shows that these tools can improve medication adherence and manage conditions like high blood pressure, which are crucial for better kidney health. These apps provide real-time feedback and help patients manage their health more effectively.147910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Andrew Cameron, MD PhD
Principal Investigator
Johns Hopkins University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 who are on the waiting list for a kidney or liver transplant at a participating center. It's not open to those under 18, not on the transplant waitlist, or waiting for multiple organ transplants.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Implementation
Participants use the Donor App to create and share their story via social media to identify potential live donors
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for the success of the Donor App in identifying live donors and facilitating live donor transplantation
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- The Donor App
The Donor App is already approved in United States for the following indications:
- Organ transplant waitlist management
- Living donor identification
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Johns Hopkins University
Lead Sponsor
Rush University Medical Center
Collaborator
Scripps Health
Collaborator
Yale University
Collaborator
Washington University School of Medicine
Collaborator
MaineHealth
Collaborator