Understanding why racial and ethnic groups receive different quality of dialysis care
Official title: Elucidating the Mechanisms of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Dialysis Quality
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-10876477 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into why Black and Latino patients often receive different quality of dialysis care, and it aims to find out how things like where they live and who their doctors are play a role, so that we can improve treatment for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $387,946 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK137223-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10876477 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include Black and Latino individuals undergoing dialysis treatment for end-stage kidney disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not from racial or ethnic minority groups or those not receiving dialysis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the reasons behind the disparities in dialysis quality experienced by racial and ethnic minorities, particularly Black and Latino patients. By analyzing a national registry of dialysis patients linked to Medicare claims, the study aims to identify specific neighborhood, provider, and individual factors that contribute to these disparities. The research will also explore how these factors interact and assess the potential impact of future policies aimed at improving care quality. Patients may benefit from a better understanding of the systemic issues affecting their treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dialysis care quality for racial and ethnic minority patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has highlighted disparities in healthcare quality, but this study aims to provide new insights into the specific mechanisms involved, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lin, Eugene — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Lin, Eugene
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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.