RaDIANT Health Systems Intervention to Improve Kidney Transplant Access
Official title: The RaDIANT Health Systems Intervention for Improving Access to Kidney Transplantation
Funded at Indiana University Indianapolis · NIH-11416708 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project aims to help adults with kidney failure in the Southeastern US get faster, better access to kidney transplant through coordinated education and system-wide changes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $497,461 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK136283-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11416708 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults (21+) with end-stage kidney failure in the Southeastern US who are participating in dialysis and are connected to one of the Coalition centers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not pursuing transplantation or those outside the Southeastern geography may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
People with end-stage kidney disease in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina could benefit from improved pathways to transplantation. The project builds on the Southeastern Kidney Transplant Coalition to test practical, real-world changes at dialysis facilities, with providers, and with patients and their families. By aligning education, referral processes, and system barriers, the study seeks to increase the number of patients who start and complete the transplant evaluation and get on the waiting list.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more patients could reach transplant sooner, improving survival and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Prior pragmatic interventions at dialysis facilities and provider levels increased referral and evaluation start, but barriers after referral remain.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patzer, Rachel E — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Patzer, Rachel E
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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.