Improving the Outcomes of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Catheter Insertion (NCT04034628) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Improving the Outcomes of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Catheter Insertion
Canada2,320 participantsStarted 2019-09-01
Plain-language summary
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is actively promoted as the preferred form of dialysis for patients with kidney failure. However, 1 in 5 patients will experience a signification catheter insertion-related PD catheter complication in the first 6 months following insertion. Little is known about the patient-, operator-, and center-level factors that influence PD catheter complications. There is a need to identify key modifiable practices to focus randomized trials and quality improvement efforts. We will leverage prior funding, a custom-built data collection platform, pilot data, and a group of engaged stakeholders, partners, and knowledge users to: a) Determine if method of insertion is associated with PD catheter complications b) Identify operator/center characteristics and practices associated with PD catheter complications c) Use a data-driven approach to achieve expert consensus on optimal practices for PD catheter insertion and care.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:patients must be 18 years of age or older; have advanced chronic kidney disease; have chosen PD as their intended treatment modality; and undergone their first PD catheter placement during the study period.
Exclusion Criteria:patients who intend to transfer to another PD program or who are scheduled to receive a transplant within 3 months of the start of PD therapy will be excluded
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Insertion related complications
Timeframe: 1 year following the start of PD therapy