Improving kidney transplants through online education and communication
Increasing Live Donor Kidney Transplantation Through Video-based Education and Mobile Communication
This study is looking to help people with end-stage kidney disease learn more about living-donor kidney transplants and how to find potential donors through a friendly online program called KidneyTIME, to see if it works better than regular care in getting more successful transplants.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10913481 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the understanding and acceptance of living-donor kidney transplantation (LDKT) among patients with end-stage kidney disease. It utilizes a web-based educational program called KidneyTIME to provide transplant candidates with essential information and tools to engage their social networks in identifying potential live donors. By comparing the effectiveness of this intervention against standard care, the study seeks to determine how well it improves knowledge, attitudes, and outreach behaviors related to LDKT. The ultimate goal is to increase the number of successful kidney transplants and improve patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease who are considering or are in need of a kidney transplant.
Not a fit: Patients who are not candidates for kidney transplantation or those who are already receiving dialysis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of living-donor kidney transplants, leading to better health outcomes and quality of life for patients with end-stage kidney disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that educational interventions can effectively increase awareness and participation in living-donor kidney transplantation, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Amherst, United States
- State University of New York at Buffalo — Amherst, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kayler, Liise — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Kayler, Liise
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.