Improving dialysis choices and outcomes for veterans with chronic kidney disease
Official title: A Patient-centered, System-based Approach to Improve Informed Dialysis Choice and Outcomes in Veterans with CKD
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-11098721 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping veterans with chronic kidney disease learn more about their dialysis options, especially home dialysis, so they can make informed choices about their treatment with the right support and information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2020 |
| Project end | September 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX002639-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11098721 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with chronic kidney disease who are transitioning to end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those who do not have chronic kidney disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the decision-making process for veterans with chronic kidney disease (CKD) regarding their dialysis options. It aims to provide patient-centered education and support to improve awareness and understanding of dialysis modalities, particularly home dialysis. The study will utilize a model of clinical patient education (CPE) that has shown promise in previous pilot tests, with the goal of increasing informed choices and improving health outcomes. Veterans participating in this research will receive tailored information and support to help them make better decisions about their treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better-informed dialysis choices and improved health outcomes for veterans with CKD.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that patient-centered education can significantly improve informed decision-making and increase the use of home dialysis.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shukla, Ashutosh M — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Shukla, Ashutosh M
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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.