Understanding Hospitalization and Survival for Dialysis Patients
Multilevel Time-Dynamic Modeling of Hospitalization and Survival in Patients on Dialysis
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES · NIH-11037938
This research looks at information from many dialysis patients across the U.S. to understand why some patients are hospitalized more often or have shorter survival times.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11037938 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people with end-stage kidney disease rely on dialysis, but they often face frequent hospital stays and a higher risk of mortality. This project aims to discover the specific patient, dialysis center, and regional factors that contribute to these challenges. By analyzing a large national database, we hope to pinpoint critical times and influences that increase risks. Our goal is to provide insights that can help improve care strategies for dialysis patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research focuses on understanding outcomes for individuals receiving dialysis treatment for end-stage kidney disease across the United States.
Not a fit: Patients not currently on dialysis or those with kidney disease not requiring dialysis would not directly benefit from the findings of this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help doctors and care teams better identify patients at higher risk and develop new strategies to prevent hospitalizations and improve survival for those on dialysis.
How similar studies have performed: This project proposes novel multilevel time-dynamic models, suggesting a new and advanced approach to analyzing existing data.
Where this research is happening
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SENTURK, DAMLA — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
- Study coordinator: SENTURK, DAMLA
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.
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