Improving kidney transplant access for Black and Hispanic patients
Reaching Equity for Adults and CHildren in Transplant (REACH-TRANSPLANT)
This study looks at why Black and Hispanic people might have a harder time getting kidney transplants compared to white people, focusing on the steps involved in choosing living kidney donors, and aims to find ways to make the process fairer for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10655540 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the disparities in kidney transplantation rates among Black and Hispanic individuals compared to non-Hispanic whites. It focuses on understanding how these disparities arise during the evaluation and selection process for living kidney donors. By examining factors such as the speed of kidney disease progression and the follow-up care of living donors, the study aims to identify barriers that prevent equitable access to transplantation. The approach includes data collection and analysis to inform better practices and policies in transplant candidacy and donor selection.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Black and Hispanic individuals who are in need of a kidney transplant or are considering becoming living donors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not from Black or Hispanic backgrounds may not directly benefit from the findings of this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased kidney transplant rates for Black and Hispanic patients, improving their health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has highlighted disparities in transplant access, but this study aims to address specific gaps in understanding the donor evaluation process, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ku, Elaine — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Ku, Elaine
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.