Using telemedicine to evaluate and counsel potential living kidney donors
Telemedicine for Evaluation and Counseling of Living Kidney Donor Candidates
This study is looking at how using telemedicine can make it easier for people thinking about becoming living kidney donors to get the support and information they need, especially if they face challenges like distance or scheduling.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11103263 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how telemedicine can improve the evaluation and counseling process for individuals considering becoming living kidney donors. It aims to address barriers such as geographic and logistical challenges that prevent potential donors from completing necessary evaluations. By utilizing digital interventions, the project seeks to streamline the donor evaluation process, making it more accessible and efficient. The study will track the effectiveness of these telemedicine approaches in increasing the number of living kidney donations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals considering becoming living kidney donors, particularly those facing barriers to in-person evaluations.
Not a fit: Patients who are not considering living kidney donation or those who are already medically ineligible for donation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of living kidney donations, thereby reducing wait times for patients in need of a transplant.
How similar studies have performed: Previous programs have shown success in increasing donor referrals, but this approach using telemedicine is relatively novel and aims to address specific barriers in the donor evaluation process.
Where this research is happening
Irvine, United States
- University of California-Irvine — Irvine, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Al Ammary, Fawaz — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Al Ammary, Fawaz
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.