Kidney Diseases study: Kidney Health Coaching
Official title Collaborative Learning to Achieve Refined Interventions for Emory: Kidney Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06693661
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a new coaching plan helps people avoid dialysis. It also checks if it helps people avoid using a special vein tube.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have advanced chronic kidney disease.
- What's involved
- You would get help from a coach to manage your kidney health. You would also use a new tool to help doctors find you faster.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not say how long the study lasts or what visits are needed.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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
You may be able to join if
- Identifies as African American or Black
- Two estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFRs) \< 29 separated by at least 90 days but within the past 2 years, or a Kidney Failure Risk Equation...
- Had an encounter at Emory Healthcare through an ambulatory visit or inpatient stay (i.e., ER or hospital visit within the previous 2 months
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
You likely can't join if
- Currently on dialysis
- currently receiving hospice care or other types of conservative management for terminal illness
- Currently on waitlist, or referred for/or completed a transplant evaluation visit within the past 2 years
- Kidney or another solid organ transplant
- Active cancer treatment
- Non-English speaking
See the full eligibility criteria
- Identifies as African American or Black
- Two estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFRs) \< 29 separated by at least 90 days but within the past 2 years, or a Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) score of 10% or greater likelihood of kidney failure within the...
- Had an encounter at Emory Healthcare through an ambulatory visit or inpatient stay (i.e., ER or hospital visit within the previous 2 months
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- Currently on dialysis
- currently receiving hospice care or other types of conservative management for terminal illness
- Currently on waitlist, or referred for/or completed a transplant evaluation visit within the past 2 years
- Kidney or another solid organ transplant
- Active cancer treatment
- Non-English speaking
- Participating in another treatment or intervention study at the time of enrollment
- Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant at the time of recruitment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Atlanta, Georgia, 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. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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