Helping rural patients with chronic kidney disease take charge of their healthcare
Official title: Setting the Agenda: Empowering people with CKD in rural America through participatory research to develop, implement and trial a clinical visit agenda-setting intervention
Funded at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic · NIH-10866110 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people with chronic kidney disease who live in rural areas by making their doctor visits more interactive, so they can share their health concerns and get the care they need, whether in person or through telehealth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lebanon, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $154,381 |
| NIH project number | 1K01DK139400-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10866110 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in rural areas who have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in rural areas or those who do not have chronic kidney disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on empowering individuals living in rural areas with chronic kidney disease (CKD) by developing a collaborative approach to clinical visits. It aims to create a structured agenda-setting intervention that encourages patients to actively participate in discussions about their health. By addressing the unique challenges faced by rural CKD patients, such as limited access to care and complex health needs, the study seeks to enhance patient self-advocacy and improve their overall healthcare experience. The intervention will utilize both in-person and telehealth methods to ensure accessibility.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the ability of rural CKD patients to manage their condition and engage more effectively with their healthcare providers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that patient-centered communication interventions, like collaborative agenda-setting, can be effective in improving patient engagement and outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
Lebanon, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Saunders, Catherine H — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
- Study coordinator: Saunders, Catherine H
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.