Mobile training system for patients on peritoneal dialysis
Official title: The Development and Evidence Effect of a Mobile-based Situational Simulation Peritoneal Dialysis Training System in the Retraining Program of Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Run by China Medical University Hospital · NCT06876987 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a mobile training program to help people on peritoneal dialysis improve their skills and knowledge, especially for those who have been on dialysis for a while or just got over an infection.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | China Medical University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taichung) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 6, 2025 |
| Main results expected | March 5, 2026 |
| Study ends | March 5, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 14, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06876987 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include patients who have been on peritoneal dialysis for over three months or those who have recently recovered from related infections and are mentally capable of participating.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who cannot perform peritoneal dialysis independently or are currently suffering from infections 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 utilizes a mobile-based training system designed to enhance the knowledge and technical skills of patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. The program aims to retrain patients who have been on dialysis for more than three months or those who have recently recovered from infections. Continuous monitoring will assess the effectiveness of this training approach in improving patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the self-management skills of peritoneal dialysis patients, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While mobile health interventions have shown promise in various patient populations, this specific approach in peritoneal dialysis is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who have received peritoneal dialysis for more than 3 months; patients who have received peritoneal dialysis for less than 3 months but have recovered from peritonitis or catheter-related infection; patients who are conscious and have no mental illness. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are unable to perform peritoneal dialysis independently; illiterate; suffering from peritonitis or catheter exit site infection.
Where it's running
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China Medical University
Taichung, Taiwan Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.