Using telemedicine to improve peritoneal dialysis outcomes
Official title: A Multi-center Prospective Cohort Study Based on Peritoneal Dialysis Telemedicine-assisted Platform
Run by Peking University First Hospital · NCT03571451 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is trying to see if using telemedicine can help improve the health and survival of adults with end-stage kidney disease who are on peritoneal dialysis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 14 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 7000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Peking University First Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 27 sites (Hefei, Anhui and 26 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT03571451 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 14 and older with end-stage renal disease who are receiving maintenance peritoneal dialysis.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients receiving temporary peritoneal dialysis due to acute kidney injury may 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 develop a national database for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) in China, utilizing a telemedicine-assisted platform. By enrolling 7,000 adult patients with end-stage renal disease, the study will analyze survival rates and identify risk factors associated with patient outcomes. Data will be collected from 27 hospitals across various regions in China, focusing on clinical characteristics and PD practices. The goal is to enhance the understanding of PD outcomes and improve patient care through robust data analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved survival rates and better management of patients on peritoneal dialysis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results in improving outcomes for peritoneal dialysis patients through data collection and analysis, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * End-stage renal disease patients receiving maintenance peritoneal dialysis; * more than 14 years old Exclusion Criteria: * receiving temporary PD due to acute kidney injury * loss to follow up without any outcomes recorded.
Where it's running
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The second affiliated hospital of Anhui Medical University
Hefei, Anhui, China Recruiting -
Peking University First Hospital
Beijing, Beijing, China Recruiting -
People's Hospital of Gansu Province
Lanzhou, Gansu, China Recruiting -
Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Recruiting -
Cangzhou central hospital
Cangzhou, Hebei, China Recruiting -
People's hospital of Cangzhou
Cangzhou, Hebei, China Recruiting
Show 21 more locations
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Handan Central Hospital
Handan, Hebei, China Recruiting -
People's hospital of Langfang
Langfang, Hebei, China Recruiting -
The second hospital of Hebei medical university
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China Recruiting -
The third hospital of Hebei Medical University
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China Recruiting -
The second affiliated hospital of Harbin Medical University
Harbin, Heilongjiang, China Recruiting -
Pingdingshan People's Hospital No.1
Pingdingshan, Henan, China Recruiting -
First affiliated hospital of Zhengzhou University
Zhengzhou, Henan, China Recruiting -
The first affiliated hospital of Baotou Medical College
Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China Recruiting -
The first hospital of Jilin University
Changchun, Jilin, China Recruiting -
Shengjing hospital affiliated to China Medical University
Liaoyang, Liaoning, China Recruiting -
People's Hospitel of Qinghai Province
Xining, Qinghai, China Recruiting -
The first people's hospital of Xining
Xining, Qinghai, China Recruiting -
Taiyuan central hospital
Taiyuan, Shanxi, China Recruiting -
The second hospital of Shanxi Medical University
Taiyuan, Shanxi, China Recruiting -
The People's Hospital of Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture
Chuxiong, Yunnan, China Recruiting -
Beijing Charity Hospital
Beijing, China Recruiting -
Beijing dongzhimen Hospital
Beijing, China Recruiting -
Beijing haidian hospital
Beijing, China Recruiting -
Beijing miyun district hospital
Beijing, China Recruiting -
Peking University People's Hospital
Beijing, China Recruiting -
Xinqiao hospital of the Third Military Medical University
Chongqing, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jie Dong, MD,Ph.D.
- Email: jie.dong@bjmu.edu.cn
- Phone: 086-010-83572388
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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.