Counseling intervention for kidney transplant candidates
Journey to Transplant: Virtual Coaching for Potential Kidney Transplant Patients and Their Social Support Networks
This study is testing whether group education and counseling for kidney transplant candidates can improve their support and well-being compared to those who only fill out a survey.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 86 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| Trial ID | NCT06147076 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study involves recruiting individuals eligible for kidney transplants and randomly assigning them to either a control group or an interventional counseling group. The control group will complete a simple survey, while the interventional group will participate in group education and counseling sessions that include their social support networks. Both groups will complete pre and post surveys to assess the impact of the counseling intervention. The data will be collected and managed using REDCAP.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are English-speaking individuals aged 18 and older who are deemed suitable for kidney transplant evaluation and willing to involve at least two members of their social support network.
Not a fit: Patients who are non-English speaking, pregnant, or unable to provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance the emotional and social support for kidney transplant candidates, potentially improving their overall outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While similar counseling interventions have shown promise in enhancing patient support and outcomes, this specific approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion * Determined by transplant center to be suitable for continuation in evaluation for listing (or a member of that person's social support network) * 18 Years of age or older * English-speaking * Willingness to participate with at least 2 social network members in the session and have calculator results shown to social network members (if a patient) * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion * Prisoners * Individuals with impaired ability to consent * Pregnant females. * Patients who choose to opt out of research. * Non-English speaking
Where this trial is running
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Hennepin Healthcare — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Allyson Hart, MD
- Email: allyson.hart@hcmed.org
- Phone: 612-873-6998
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.