Understanding challenges and supports for home dialysis and kidney transplants in young people
Identifying Facilitators and Barriers to Home Dialysis and Living Donor Kidney Transplantation among Adolescents and Young Adults
This study is looking at what makes it easier or harder for teens and young adults to get home dialysis and kidney transplants from living donors, so we can find ways to improve their care and help more young people get the treatment they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship 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-10938010 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the factors that help or hinder adolescents and young adults in accessing home dialysis and living donor kidney transplants. It aims to identify barriers such as inadequate social worker support and low self-efficacy among younger patients. By examining the experiences of these patients, the research seeks to improve care coordination and increase the rates of successful kidney transplants and home dialysis options. The study will involve interviews and surveys to gather insights directly from the affected population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 13-44 who are experiencing kidney failure and considering dialysis or transplantation options.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or young adults, or those who are not facing kidney failure, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to life-saving kidney treatments for young patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing barriers to kidney transplantation can significantly improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bicki, Alexandra — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Bicki, Alexandra
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.