Shared Decision Making Tools for Kidney Transplantation
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
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.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Sumit Mohan, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator
Columbia University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
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
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Educational Intervention
Participants receive educational materials and personalized informational letters about the kidney transplantation and waitlisting process
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in knowledge and preferences regarding kidney transplantation
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Patient letters
- Provider educational materials
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Columbia University
Lead Sponsor
National Kidney Foundation
Collaborator
Kidney Transplant Collaborative
Collaborator
National Kidney Foundation, United States
Collaborator