Education Programs for Chronic Kidney Disease (ExPAND Trial)

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Research Sponsored by George Washington University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Person with CKD, cared for at participating clinic:

Age 65 years or older

Must not have

The patient is a candidate for kidney transplant

Insufficient decision making capacity

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up starts after consent to participate in longitudinal interviews. repeats every 4 months until first of project completion or patient death, assessed up to 40 months.

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to compare two different approaches in how kidney failure treatment options are presented to older patients. The first approach focuses on educating patients about all available treatment choices, including alternative options, and engaging them

Who is the study for?

This trial is for older patients with kidney failure who are exploring treatment options. Participants should be willing to engage in educational programs about kidney disease, use decision aids, and participate in shared decision-making processes.

What is being tested?

The study compares two approaches: 'Educate and Engage' which involves education and shared decision-making support, versus 'Educate and Engage Plus Kidney Supportive Care Program' that adds palliative care support for those choosing alternative treatments.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial focuses on educational interventions and supportive care rather than medications or invasive procedures, traditional side effects are not a concern. However, emotional or psychological impacts may arise from discussing end-of-life choices.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have chronic kidney disease and am treated at a participating clinic.

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I am 65 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am eligible for a kidney transplant.

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I am unable to make my own medical decisions.

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I do not speak English or Spanish.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ starts after consent to participate in longitudinal interviews. repeats every 4 months until first of project completion or patient death, assessed up to 40 months.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~starts after consent to participate in longitudinal interviews. repeats every 4 months until first of project completion or patient death, assessed up to 40 months.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and starts after consent to participate in longitudinal interviews. repeats every 4 months until first of project completion or patient death, assessed up to 40 months. for reporting.