Chronic Kidney Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who are 18 years of age or older
- People who have had a nephrology (kidney specialist) visit for chronic kidney disease within the last 18 months
- People whose most recent kidney function test shows significantly reduced kidney function, or whose calculated risk of kidney failure within 2 years is greater than 40% (confirm with trial site)
- People whose medical records show, or whose kidney specialist confirms, that a conversation has taken place between the patient and their kidney doctor about hemodialysis (a type of kidney cleaning treatment)
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are already planning for peritoneal dialysis (another type of dialysis), a kidney transplant before starting dialysis, or choosing to manage kidney failure without dialysis
- People who have already had a surgical procedure to create an AV access (a connection between an artery and vein used for dialysis)
- People who have already had an appointment with a surgeon to discuss or create an AV access
- People with significant memory or thinking difficulties, or severe vision problems, that would prevent them from using the study's educational materials
- People who do not speak English or Spanish
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Laura M. Dember, MD, University of Pennsylvania
Phone: +1 215-746-4755
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Surgery for Creation of Hemodialysis Arteriovenous Access (Effectiveness outcome)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 14 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.