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Chronic Kidney Disease-Education (CKD-EDU)

RecruitingNAAges 75 Years - anyAllUniversity of Rochester
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The investigators are conducting a study to see which program better helps older patients with kidney disease choose their treatment. Investigators are also investigating if either program can reduce the number of hospital or emergency room visits in the first 6 months of the study, as well as potentially improve end-of-life care for older adults. Half of the participants will receive Program A, while the other half will receive Program B. Investigators will compare the two groups to see which participants feel better prepared about their kidney therapy decisions, experience improved end-of-life care, and have fewer emergency room visits and hospital admissions. Participants in Program A will receive information from the National Kidney Foundation and meet with a kidney therapy educator. Participants in Program B will get information about kidney disease treatment and meet with a decis

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age โ‰ฅ 75 years old * Has advanced kidney disease with kidney function less than 30% * Speaks English * Has not yet made a dialysis decision Exclusion Criteria: * Has already decided on dialysis or active medical care without dialysis. * Has already been seen by a Palliative Care (PC) clinician for kidney-related issues or is enrolled in hospice * Currently on dialysis * Unable to provide informed consent or complete verbally administered surveys due to health, sensory, or cognitive impairment.
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What it tests

  • Program A
  • Program B
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Where

5 sites
UR Medicine Nephrology - Strong West
Brockport, United States
Nephrology Clinic - Thompson Professional Building
Canandaigua, United States
Nephrology Clinic - St. James Medical Office Building
Hornell, United States
Highland Hospital
Rochester, United States
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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