Improving kidney transplant waitlist status for older adults
Addressing Inactive Kidney Transplant Waitlist Status through Adapting a Tailored Psycho-Social-Environmental Program
This study is looking to help older adults waiting for a kidney transplant by providing a special program that offers support and tools to improve their health and well-being while they wait.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11018598 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the outcomes for older adults on the kidney transplant waitlist by implementing a tailored program that addresses various barriers to activation. The program, based on the CAPABLE intervention, focuses on improving symptoms, self-management, social support, and health literacy through a collaborative approach involving healthcare professionals. By equipping patients with the necessary tools and support, the research seeks to reduce waitlist mortality and improve overall quality of life for those awaiting kidney transplants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who are currently on the kidney transplant waitlist but are classified as inactive due to various health and social barriers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not on the kidney transplant waitlist or those who are ineligible for transplantation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the chances of older adults receiving kidney transplants and enhance their quality of life during the wait.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research using similar community-based interventions has shown success in improving health outcomes for older adults, indicating a promising approach for this population.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hladek, Melissa — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Hladek, Melissa
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.