What Dialysis Treatment Do Patients Prefer?
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This research study asks patients with advanced kidney disease about their preferences for different dialysis treatment options before starting treatment. Your feedback helps doctors understand what matters most to patients when choosing how to manage their kidney disease.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have advanced chronic kidney disease and are learning about dialysis treatment options for the first time
- You are enrolled in a French social security program
- You can read and understand French fluently
- You are able to complete a questionnaire without assistance (no significant cognitive or hearing/vision problems that would prevent this)
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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