Helping kidney transplant candidates make informed decisions about organ offers
Shared Decision Making for Kidney Transplant Candidates to Plan for an Organ Offer Decision
This study is testing a new online tool to help kidney transplant candidates make better decisions about organ offers by discussing their preferences with a transplant provider.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Minneapolis, Minnesota and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05879302 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot trial aims to enhance shared decision making among kidney transplant candidates by utilizing the Donor Plan Donor Choice tool. Participants will engage with an online educational resource and discuss their preferences regarding different donor types with a transplant provider. The study will compare outcomes from those receiving this shared decision-making intervention to those receiving standard care, generating data for future larger trials. The focus is on improving the quality of decision-making in the context of kidney transplantation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults on the kidney transplant waiting list who have been listed for more than three months and are English-speaking.
Not a fit: Patients who are non-English speaking, under 18 years of age, or who opt out of research may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could empower patients to make more informed choices regarding their kidney transplant options.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using shared decision-making tools in transplant settings, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Candidate on the kidney transplant waiting list * Greater than 3 months since listing for transplant * 18 Years of age or older * English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking * \< 18 years of age * Patients who choose to opt out of research. * Unable to provide informed consent
Where this trial is running
Minneapolis, Minnesota and 1 other locations
- Hennepin Healthcare — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
- Mayo Clinic — Rochester, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cory Schaffhausen
- Email: schaf390@umn.edu
- Phone: (612) 873-5300
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.