WithdrawnNot Applicable

Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Reporting on Nephrology Referral Patterns by Internists

Stopped: PI/study contacts no longer at Institution

United States0Started 2005-02

Plain-language summary

The addition of an estimate value of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) per Modification of Diet in Renal Disease \[MDRD\] (LEVEY) equation is being included and reported on all routine chemistry panels in the experimental group. The control group is only having serum creatinine, the current standard of care, reported on routine chemistry panels.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients in the Internal Medicine Clinic at Naval Medical Center, San Diego (NMCSD) who were sent to the lab to obtain follow up by their primary care providers. Exclusion Criteria: * All patients referred to or being followed by nephrologists.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Incraesed referral to nephrology inaccordance with NKF K/DOQI guidelines if GFR values are reported on routine chemistry panels.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00134797

SponsorUnited States Naval Medical Center, San Diego

Sponsor typeFED

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

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