Using AI to help patients with kidney disease choose peritoneal dialysis

Use of Behavioral Artificial Intelligence to Predict and Increase Uptake of Peritoneal Dialysis [AI-Dialysis]

Observational Scaled Insights · NCT06533254

This study is testing whether using AI to understand the personality traits of kidney disease patients can help doctors encourage them to choose peritoneal dialysis.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorScaled Insights Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Dallas, Texas)
Trial IDNCT06533254 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study utilizes Scaled Insights' Behavioral AI to enhance clinicians' ability to predict and understand the likelihood of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) opting for peritoneal dialysis. The study aims to identify personality traits of CKD patients and correlate these traits with their choices regarding dialysis. By clustering patients based on personality attributes, the AI model will generate personalized nudges to encourage appropriate treatment decisions. The findings will be used to develop a digital platform that supports healthcare professionals in guiding CKD patients towards peritoneal dialysis.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with stage 4-5 chronic kidney disease residing in the US or UK.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those without chronic kidney disease will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve patient decision-making and increase the uptake of peritoneal dialysis among those with chronic kidney disease.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of AI in healthcare is growing, this specific approach to predicting dialysis choices through behavioral insights is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Phase 1: US and UK adult patients aged 18+ years, with Chronic Kidney Disease stage 4-5.
* Phase 2: US and UK adult patients aged 18+ years, with Chronic Kidney Disease stage 4-5.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Phase 1: Young people aged \<18 years. People who do not have Chronic Kidney Disease. People who reside outside of the USA and UK.
* Phases 2: Young people aged \<18 years. People who do not have Chronic Kidney Disease stage 4-5. People who reside outside of the USA and UK.

Where this trial is running

Dallas, Texas

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. 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 DiseaseArtificial IntelligenceDialysis
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.