Kidney care planning tool for older adults with advanced kidney disease
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This pilot study tests a “JumpStart” tool to help people with advanced kidney disease talk with their clinician about treatment choices in a way that matches their values. It may help you have clearer conversations about next steps before dialysis becomes necessary.
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Who can take part
- Be 75 years old or older
- Have advanced kidney disease (kidney blood test called eGFR is very low in recent months)
- Speak and read English well enough to take part
- Get your kidney care through a provider at UW Medicine or VA Puget Sound
- Be willing to talk with your provider about your goals and kidney treatment options
- Not currently be on ongoing (maintenance) dialysis
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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