Evaluating Geriatric Assessments for Older Kidney Transplant Candidates
Evaluation gériatrique Avant Transplantation rénale
This study is testing how well detailed health check-ups for older adults with kidney disease can help them get on the kidney transplant waiting list and improve their lives after the transplant.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Caen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Caen) |
| Trial ID | NCT05395247 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on older patients with chronic kidney disease and their eligibility for kidney transplantation. It evaluates the relationship between comprehensive geriatric assessments and the likelihood of being placed on the kidney transplantation waiting list. The study also examines post-transplant outcomes and quality of life, tracking changes in geriatric assessments over time. Conducted at the University Hospital in Caen, France, the study systematically assesses candidates over 70 years old through evaluations by trained nurses and geriatricians.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are older patients over 70 years with chronic kidney disease who are being evaluated for kidney transplantation.
Not a fit: Patients who refuse to participate or are unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the selection process for kidney transplantation in older patients, leading to better outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While geriatric assessments are commonly used in various medical fields, this specific approach to kidney transplantation in older adults is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients addressed for Geriatric assessment before inscription on kidney transplantation waiting list in Caen University Hospital, France Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal * Patient unable to provide informed consent
Where this trial is running
Caen
- Caen University Hospital — Caen, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Cédric Villain, MD, PhD — Department of Geriatrics, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France
- Study coordinator: Cédric Villain, MD, PhD
- Email: villain-c@chu-caen.fr
- Phone: +33 2 31 06 30 51
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.