Clear transplant center comparisons based on survival since wait-listing
New Patient-centered Metric for Transplant Center Report Cards
This project will make and test a patient-friendly website and printouts to help people choosing a transplant center compare survival since being placed on the waitlist.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Med Br Galveston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Galveston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11138609 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If I'm picking a transplant center, this project will redesign the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) report cards so they focus on survival from the time of wait-listing and the full course of care. The team will create clearer website pages and printable handouts that translate risk-adjusted outcomes into plain language and visuals patients can use. They will use randomized testing and user feedback with transplant candidates to see which formats help people understand differences between centers. The goal is to make it easier to compare centers on the outcomes that matter most for survival after listing.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People who are listed for, or are considering listing for, a solid-organ transplant and who are choosing among transplant centers.
Not a fit: Patients who have no choice of center (such as emergency transfers or those restricted to a single local program) may not benefit directly from these decision tools.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could make clearer choices about where to list for transplant, which may lead to better survival and care experiences.
How similar studies have performed: Prior randomized work from the team showed patients often mis-prioritize existing metrics and that redesigned materials can change choices, but a full patient-centered SRTR report redesign is a newer application.
Where this research is happening
Galveston, United States
- University of Texas Med Br Galveston — Galveston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Israni, Ajay K — University of Texas Med Br Galveston
- Study coordinator: Israni, Ajay K
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.