Improving access to home dialysis for Veterans
Drive Home: Developing Strategies for Equitable Veteran Access to Home Dialysis
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10999242
This study is all about helping Veterans with kidney failure get better access to home dialysis, especially by using support from fellow Veterans, and it aims to find out what challenges they face so that everyone can have a fair chance to use this treatment at home.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10999242 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to home dialysis options for Veterans suffering from kidney failure, particularly through the use of peer support programs. It aims to identify and address barriers that prevent Veterans, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, from utilizing peritoneal dialysis (PD) at home. The research involves site visits to VA clinics to gather insights from both Veterans and healthcare providers about current practices and challenges. By understanding these dynamics, the project seeks to develop strategies that promote equitable access to home dialysis for all Veterans.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans diagnosed with kidney failure who may benefit from home dialysis options.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Veterans or those who do not have kidney failure may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for Veterans with kidney failure by increasing their access to home dialysis options.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that peer support programs can effectively improve access to healthcare services, suggesting a promising avenue for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: REDDY, YUVARAM NELLORE VILAMBI — PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: REDDY, YUVARAM NELLORE VILAMBI
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 below.
Conditions: Chronic Disease