Home-based care model for older adults with advanced kidney disease
Home-based conservative care model for advanced kidney disease
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VA PUGET SOUND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · NIH-10891343
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA PUGET SOUND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10891343 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above with advanced chronic kidney disease who prefer conservative management over dialysis.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or those who are actively seeking dialysis treatment may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- 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.
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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