How symptoms and community factors affect healthcare use in dialysis patients
Official title: The Influence of Symptoms, Functional Status, and Geographic Factors on Healthcare Use Among Patients Receiving Dialysis
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11129603 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the symptoms and daily abilities of people on dialysis affect their use of healthcare services, especially considering the challenges in their communities, to help improve care and outcomes for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $49,538 |
| NIH project number | 5F31NR020848-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11129603 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients with end-stage renal disease who are currently receiving dialysis treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving dialysis or those who have already received a kidney transplant may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how various symptoms and functional abilities of patients receiving dialysis influence their use of healthcare services, particularly in the context of their community's social vulnerabilities. By analyzing a longitudinal dataset, the study aims to uncover the relationships between symptom severity, functional status, and healthcare utilization over time. It focuses on understanding how factors like socioeconomic status and community disadvantages impact these relationships, which is crucial for improving patient care and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and tailored interventions for dialysis patients, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding social determinants of health can significantly impact healthcare outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Noorani, Naziya P. — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Noorani, Naziya P.
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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.