End Stage Renal Disease study: The Donor App
Official title Dissemination of the Donor Application: Utilizing Social Media to Identify Potential Live Organ Donors
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03803423
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out if a web‑based tool and social‑media sharing can help locate living donors for people with end‑stage kidney or liver disease.
- Who it's for
- People who are on the waiting list for a kidney or liver transplant.
- What's involved
- Participants will use an online application to post their need for a living donor on social media and may be contacted by interested donors; researchers will monitor the responses and donor evaluation process.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- At least 18 years of age
- On the kidney-only or liver-only transplant waiting list at a collaborating center
You likely can't join if
- Younger than 18 years of age
- Not on the kidney or liver transplant waiting list
- On multiple organ transplant waiting lists
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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