Community support for young dialysis patients
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests whether a community health worker can help young and middle-aged adults on dialysis avoid frequent hospital visits. It focuses on people living in high-poverty areas of Baltimore.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 49 years old.
- You receive dialysis at a center or at home, and your dialysis facility is in Baltimore City or in a Baltimore County area where at least 20% of residents live in poverty.
- You started dialysis after turning 18.
- You are able to understand and agree to participate.
- You do not live in a long-term care facility.
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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