Understanding why racial and ethnic groups receive different quality of dialysis care
Elucidating the Mechanisms of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Dialysis Quality
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 ID | NIH-10876477 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Black and Latino individuals undergoing dialysis treatment for end-stage kidney disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are not from racial or ethnic minority groups or those not receiving dialysis may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lin, Eugene — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Lin, Eugene
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.