Factors affecting dialysis facilities' decisions on patient suitability for kidney transplantation
Multi-level Factors that Influence Dialysis Facilities' Assessments of Patient Suitability for Transplantation
This study looks at how dialysis centers decide if patients are ready for a kidney transplant, especially focusing on the challenges faced by people from underserved communities, and aims to make the process fairer so everyone has a better chance at receiving a transplant.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11211193 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how dialysis facilities assess patients for kidney transplantation, particularly focusing on the complex medical and psychosocial evaluations that influence these decisions. It aims to understand the disparities faced by underserved racial and ethnic minorities and low-income individuals in accessing transplantation. By training a researcher in clinical nephrology and implementation science, the project seeks to improve the assessment processes and ultimately enhance treatment outcomes for patients with end-stage renal disease. The findings could lead to more equitable referral practices for transplantation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with end-stage renal disease, particularly those from underserved racial and ethnic backgrounds or low-income individuals.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing dialysis or those who are already on the transplant list may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve access to kidney transplantation for underserved populations, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has highlighted disparities in transplant access, indicating that addressing assessment processes could lead to meaningful improvements in patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana University Indianapolis — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilk, Adam Steven — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Wilk, Adam Steven
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.