Improving kidney care and increasing transplant options for patients with kidney failure
Multilevel Intervention Strategies to Transform Kidney Care and Improve Pursuit of Transplant in an Integrated Healthcare Delivery System
This study is all about helping people with end-stage kidney disease learn more about kidney transplants, whether from living donors or those who have passed away, so they can get the best treatment possible and avoid dialysis, while also providing support and information to help them through the process.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Methodist Hospital Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894654 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing kidney care for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) by promoting living donor kidney transplantation and deceased donor kidney transplantation as optimal treatment options. It aims to identify patients at risk of rapid kidney deterioration earlier and provide them with education about transplant options through innovative digital tools. The project addresses barriers that prevent patients from pursuing transplants, including lack of knowledge and support from their social networks. By implementing multilevel intervention strategies, the research seeks to transform the current standard of care from dialysis to transplantation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with chronic kidney disease or end-stage kidney disease who may benefit from kidney transplantation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing kidney disease or those who are not eligible for transplantation due to other health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health outcomes and quality of life for patients with end-stage kidney disease by increasing access to kidney transplants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving transplant rates through educational interventions and support systems, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Methodist Hospital Research Institute — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Waterman, Amy Doggette — Methodist Hospital Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Waterman, Amy Doggette
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.