Community support and care planning for people with chronic kidney disease in rural North Carolina
CommunityRx-Chronic Kidney Disease (CRx-CKD) in Rural North Carolina
['FUNDING_U01'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-11126612
This program offers education, a personalized CKD care plan with referrals, and a clinic navigator to help adults in rural eastern North Carolina manage medical, social, and self-care needs for chronic kidney disease.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11126612 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would receive a short education session about managing CKD, a written care plan that links medical and social services, and regular help from a clinic navigator for 12 months. The program connects needs like blood pressure and blood sugar checks, eye and foot care, food and housing resources, transportation, and tips for weight, stress, and exercise. Researchers are working with patients, caregivers, and local providers to shape how the program works in the community. The team will follow participants over time to see how the program helps people manage CKD in rural areas.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults (21+) with chronic kidney disease who live in rural eastern North Carolina and receive care at participating clinics are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People without CKD, those already on dialysis or with a kidney transplant, or anyone living outside the study’s rural North Carolina area would not directly benefit from joining this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could make it easier for people with CKD in rural areas to get needed medical care and social supports and improve health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Related low-intensity, resource-linking programs have shown promise in helping patients connect to community services, though targeting CKD in rural settings is less tested.
Where this research is happening
CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES
- UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL — CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DAVE, GAURAV — UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- Study coordinator: DAVE, GAURAV
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.
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