Home-based care model for older adults with advanced kidney disease
Official title: Home-based conservative care model for advanced kidney disease
Funded at VA Puget Sound Healthcare System · NIH-10891343 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at a new way to help older adults with advanced kidney disease who decide not to have dialysis, by offering support at home that includes managing symptoms and planning for their care, all to make their lives better and more comfortable.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Puget Sound Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003446-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10891343 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above with advanced chronic kidney disease who prefer conservative management over dialysis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or those who are actively seeking dialysis treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a home-based conservative care model designed for older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease who choose not to undergo dialysis. It focuses on providing a multidisciplinary approach that includes symptom management, advance care planning, and palliative care, all aimed at improving the quality of life for patients. The program leverages existing home-based primary care services to deliver comprehensive support tailored to the needs of these patients. By integrating various healthcare professionals, the model seeks to slow disease progression and enhance overall well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for older patients with advanced kidney disease by providing effective alternatives to dialysis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous observational studies in other developed countries have shown success with similar conservative care approaches for older patients with advanced kidney disease.
Where this research is happening
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VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'hare, Ann M. — VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: O'hare, Ann M.
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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.