Improving decision-making support for patients with chronic kidney disease and their caregivers
An Optimization trial of a stakeholder-enhanced intervention to improve the decisional partnership of Chronic Kidney Disease dyads using the multiphase optimization strategy: Project ImPart.
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · NIH-11058467
This study is all about helping people with chronic kidney disease and their family caregivers make better health decisions by testing new ways to support them in understanding their options.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11058467 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the decision-making process for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and their family caregivers. It aims to develop and test interventions that provide early health-related decision support, helping patients and caregivers navigate their options more effectively. The approach involves a pilot trial using a multiphase optimization strategy to identify the most effective components of these interventions. By engaging stakeholders in the design process, the research seeks to address the unmet needs of CKD patients and their families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and their family caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic kidney disease or those who are not involved in caregiving roles may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved decision-making and better health outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using stakeholder-informed interventions to improve decision-making in chronic illness contexts, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM — BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GAZAWAY, SHENA — UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
- Study coordinator: GAZAWAY, SHENA
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: advanced disease, burden of disease