Hospital-to-SNF Transitions for Kidney Failure Patients
Official title: Hospital-to-SNF Transitions of Care in Patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-11416733 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aimed at improving how patients with end-stage kidney disease move from hospital to skilled nursing facilities to reduce readmissions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $748,277 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK144679-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11416733 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with end-stage kidney disease who are transitioning from hospital care to a skilled nursing facility.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without ESKD or those not requiring hospital-to-SNF transitions may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project looks at how people with end-stage kidney disease experience transitions from hospital care to SNFs and how those handoffs affect their health and dialysis. It will examine where breakdowns happen, such as where dialysis is done during SNF stays and whether patients can continue home dialysis options. The goal is to identify practices that keep dialysis safe and reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions and costs for patients and families. The research will involve analyzing patient experiences, care pathways, and outcomes to guide better post‑acute planning.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to smoother transitions, fewer readmissions, and better continuity of dialysis care for patients moving from hospital to SNF.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows transitions of care are critical for patients with complex needs, but specific hospital-to-SNF pathways in ESKD are not well defined, making this approach novel.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tummalapalli, Sri Lekha — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Tummalapalli, Sri Lekha
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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.