Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 1 Year to 18

Improving care for children with acute kidney injury using mobile health tools

Official title: Improving Patient-Centered Care in Pediatric Acute Kidney Injury (Change Peds AKI)

Run by Duke University · NCT04403633 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see if using mobile health tools can help families and doctors better manage kidney injury in children and improve their care.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages1 Year to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment25 (estimated)
SponsorDuke University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Durham, North Carolina)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedAugust 7, 2026
Trial IDNCT04403633 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 1 to 18 years who have been diagnosed with acute kidney injury while hospitalized.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are legally blind or deaf, cognitively impaired, non-English speaking, or older than 18 years and 11 months will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to enhance patient-centered care for acute kidney injury (AKI) in children by identifying barriers and facilitators to self-management through mobile health interventions. It involves conducting interviews with families of pediatric AKI patients and healthcare providers to gather feedback. The insights gained will be used to modify an existing educational tool designed for adults, followed by usability testing and pilot testing of the revised tool's effectiveness. The goal is to ultimately improve health outcomes for children suffering from AKI.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management and outcomes for children with acute kidney injury.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in using mobile health interventions for patient education and management, suggesting a promising approach for this population.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* age 1 to 18 years
* patients with diagnosis of AKI while hospitalized

Exclusion Criteria:

* legal blindness of deafness
* cognitive impairment that limits ability to consent
* non-English speaking
* patient age greater than age 18 years, 11 months

Where it's running

  • Duke University Medical Center
    Durham, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.