Using a smartphone app to improve kidney transplant outcomes for African Americans
Multifaceted Intervention to Improve Graft Outcome Disparities in African American Kidney Transplants (MITIGAAT)
NA · Medical University of South Carolina · NCT06023615
This study is testing a smartphone app to help African American kidney transplant patients keep track of their medications and health to see if it improves their recovery and overall outcomes.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 190 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of South Carolina (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Charleston, South Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06023615 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized study tests a smartphone app designed to assist kidney transplant patients in tracking their medications, blood pressures, and blood sugars, particularly focusing on African American patients. The study aims to address health disparities by implementing a multimodal intervention over two years with 190 participants from the Medical University of South Carolina. Key objectives include improving medication adherence, controlling blood pressure and glucose levels, and conducting a cost-benefit analysis of the intervention's effectiveness. The study will also compare health outcomes such as acute rejection and graft loss against a national cohort of Veteran kidney transplant recipients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are African American adults aged 18 and older who are at least two years post-kidney transplant.
Not a fit: Patients who are not kidney transplant recipients or those unable to use the mobile health application may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities for African American kidney transplant patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using mobile health interventions to improve medication adherence and health outcomes, suggesting this approach could be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * ≥18 years of age * ≥2 years post-kidney transplant Exclusion Criteria: * Non-kidney transplant recipient (liver, lung, heart, intestine, pancreas, bone marrow) * Not capable of measuring own BP and glucose in those with diabetes * Not capable of using mobile health application after adequate training * Not capable of speaking, hearing, and reading English
Where this trial is running
Charleston, South Carolina
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina, United States (RECRUITING)
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: Medication Adherence, Medication Compliance