Effects of payment incentives on access to home dialysis and kidney transplants
Impact of Randomized Payment Incentives on Disparities in Home Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation
This study is looking at how offering financial rewards to dialysis centers and doctors can help more people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, get access to home dialysis and kidney transplants when they have kidney failure.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10993623 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how financial incentives provided to dialysis facilities and clinicians can improve access to home dialysis and kidney transplantation, particularly for socially disadvantaged communities. It focuses on understanding the disparities in treatment options for kidney failure patients, as many are not receiving the most beneficial care. The study will analyze data from the End-stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices Model initiated by CMS, which aims to increase the rates of these treatments through randomized payment incentives. By examining the outcomes of this model, the research seeks to provide insights into how payment reforms can enhance equity in kidney care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with kidney failure, particularly those from socially disadvantaged backgrounds who may have limited access to home dialysis or transplantation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing kidney failure or those who are already receiving adequate treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to life-saving kidney treatments for disadvantaged patients, ultimately enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous observational studies have suggested that payment incentives can increase home dialysis rates, but this research aims to provide more definitive causal evidence.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Trivedi, Amal N. — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Trivedi, Amal N.
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.