Understanding symptoms in elderly patients with advanced kidney disease
Danish Cohort for Patients Over 75 Years of Age With Chronic Kidney Disease Stage Five Who Are on Dialysis Treatment or on a Conservative Kidney Management Pathway
University of Aarhus · NCT06019871
This study looks at how patients over 75 with advanced kidney disease feel and what symptoms they have while trying different treatment options like dialysis or conservative management.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 341 (estimated) |
| Ages | 75 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Aarhus (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aarhus N) |
| Trial ID | NCT06019871 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients over 75 years old with stage five chronic kidney disease, examining their symptom burden in relation to treatment options, either dialysis or conservative kidney management (CKM). The Integrated Palliative Outcome Scale Renal (IPOS-Renal), a newly validated tool in Danish, will be used to systematically record and analyze symptoms experienced by these patients. The study aims to correlate treatment choices with symptom burden and mortality rates, providing valuable insights into patient experiences and outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients over 75 years old with stage five chronic kidney disease who have chosen between dialysis and CKM.
Not a fit: Patients who are eligible for kidney transplantation or have cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve symptom management and quality of life for elderly patients with advanced kidney disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that symptom management approaches in similar patient populations can lead to improved quality of life, suggesting potential success for this study.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with chronic kidney disease stage V * Patients \>75 years * Patients who have decided on future treatment with either dialysis (haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) or a CKM pathway Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria * Patients eligible for kidney transplantation * Patients who have decided on home haemodialysis * Patients who do not wish to participate in the study * Patients who are unable to participate in the study due to cognitive impairment
Where this trial is running
Aarhus N
- Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Renal Medicine — Aarhus N, Denmark (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jeanette Finderup — Aarhus University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Finderup
- Email: jeajee@rm.dk
- Phone: 004578452525
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.
Conditions: Chronic Kidney Diseases