Understanding how patient capacity affects chronic kidney disease management
The Role of Patient Capacity in Chronic Kidney Disease Trajectories
This study is looking at how patients with chronic kidney disease can get more involved in their treatment choices, like home dialysis and kidney transplants, instead of just going to the clinic for hemodialysis, and it aims to find out what might be stopping them from choosing these better options so that their care can be improved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11118993 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of patient capacity on the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the effectiveness of different renal replacement therapies. It focuses on how patients can better engage with treatment options like home dialysis and kidney transplantation, which are generally more beneficial than in-center hemodialysis. The study aims to identify barriers that prevent patients from utilizing these preferable options and to develop strategies to enhance patient involvement in their care. By examining the psychosocial and medical factors influencing patient choices, the research seeks to improve overall treatment outcomes for CKD patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease who are considering renal replacement therapy options.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with chronic kidney disease or those who are not eligible for renal replacement therapies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved quality of life and better health outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that enhancing patient engagement in treatment decisions can lead to better health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- Mayo Clinic Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boehmer, Kasey — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Boehmer, Kasey
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.