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Behavioral Intervention

Social Support Network Counseling Intervention for Kidney Transplant (JtT Trial)

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Research Sponsored by Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
18 Years of age or older
Individuals with impaired ability to consent
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up one month
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JtT Trial Summary

This trial is exploring the use of virtual coaching to support people who are considering a kidney transplant.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who are being evaluated for a kidney transplant and can make their own medical decisions. They must speak English, be willing to involve at least two people from their social network in the sessions, and share results with them. Pregnant women and prisoners cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing a virtual coaching program designed to provide social support counseling to potential kidney transplant patients. It aims to see if this intervention helps improve outcomes by involving the patient's personal support network.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves counseling rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional or psychological discomfort discussing sensitive health issues within their social networks.

JtT Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.
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I am unable to make medical decisions for myself.

JtT Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~one month
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and one month for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Correct Answers on Knowledge of Kidney Transplant Options Assessment
Secondary outcome measures
Decisional Conflict Scores
Hearth Hope Index
Knowledge Scores
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JtT Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Social Support Network Counseling InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in the intervention arm will undergo an additional pretransplant counseling session along with members of their social support networks after their initial transplant evaluation and counseling.
Group II: Usual Pre-Transplant Counseling InterventionActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in control arm will undergo usual pre-transplant counseling as per the standard of care.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Hennepin Healthcare Research InstituteLead Sponsor
90 Previous Clinical Trials
77,091 Total Patients Enrolled
University of MinnesotaOTHER
1,381 Previous Clinical Trials
1,588,689 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the current number of participants being recruited for this research study?

"Indeed, as mentioned on clinicaltrials.gov, this ongoing clinical trial is actively seeking eligible participants. The trial's initial posting was recorded on December 1st, 2023, and the most recent update occurred on December 20th, 2023. A total of 86 individuals are being sought for participation at a single designated site."

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Are new participants currently being actively enrolled in this clinical trial?

"Indeed, according to the information provided on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is actively seeking eligible participants. The study was initially posted on December 1st, 2023 and most recently updated on December 20th, 2023. A total of 86 individuals are being sought for enrollment at a single site."

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~57 spots leftby May 2026