Improving decision-making for kidney disease patients and their caregivers
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a program to help people with advanced chronic kidney disease (stage 4 CKD) and their caregiver work together on medical decisions. It aims to see if the program improves communication and partnership.
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Who can take part
- You must have stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD), with an eGFR between 15 and 29 taken twice in the last 90 days.
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be able to read and speak English and fill out study questionnaires.
- You must have a caregiver (a relative, friend, or partner who helps with medical decisions and is not paid) who is also willing to join the study.
- You cannot be on dialysis or receiving hospice care.
- You cannot have untreated serious mental illness, moderate to severe dementia, or other active conditions like suicidal thoughts or substance abuse.
Quick eligibility check
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