Helping older kidney patients decide on treatment with their doctor
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a program that helps older adults with advanced kidney disease talk with their doctors about treatment options. The goal is to improve shared decision-making before they need dialysis or a transplant.
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Who can take part
- You have advanced chronic kidney disease (stage 4 or 5 with a kidney function test below 30).
- You speak Chinese or English.
- Your doctor plans to discuss treatment options for your kidney disease soon.
- You can understand and sign a consent form and fill out questionnaires.
- You can be reached by phone.
- You are not currently on dialysis or eligible for a kidney transplant, and you can make your own decisions.
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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