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Transforming Hemodialysis-Related Vascular Access Education
Led by University of Pennsylvania · Updated on 2026-03-25
360
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
199 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Pennsylvania
Lead Sponsor
U
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The focus of this study is on vascular access for hemodialysis. This is a randomized clinical trial testing 3 educational approaches to help patients with advanced chronic kidney disease prepare for placement of hemodialysis vascular access. Study participants will each be assigned to one of the 3 approaches: 1) "Education", in which participants will be given a video and brochure that provide information about the types of vascular access and what can be expected before and after the vascular access is placed, 2) "Education-Plus", in which participants will be given the video and brochure and will also have sessions by telehealth with a motivational interviewing coach to provide additional support around vascular access placement, and 3) "Usual Care", in which participants will have the usual education provided by their kidney doctor and clinic staff just as if they were not in the study. Participants in all 3 groups will be asked to complete questionnaires by telephone and may be invited to be interviewed about their experience with the study intervention at the end of the study. Study participation will last for about 12 months, with most of the study activities taking place during the first 3 months.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Transforming Hemodialysis-Related Vascular Access Education
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Nephrology visit for chronic kidney disease during the last 18 months
- Most recent eGFR less than or equal to 20 ml/min/1.73 m2 or 2-year Kidney Failure Risk Equation score greater than 40%
- Documentation or confirmation of a patient-nephrologist discussion about hemodialysis
You will not qualify if you...
- Planning for peritoneal dialysis, preemptive transplant, or conservative management of kidney failure
- Previous placement of an arteriovenous (AV) access
- Prior appointment with surgeon for AV access evaluation or creation
- Cognitive dysfunction or severe visual impairment preventing use of education materials
- Does not speak English or Spanish
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21218
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2
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599
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3
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19106
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Research Team
L
Leah Bernardo
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
3
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