Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for Frail Older People With Chronic Kidney Disease - The GOAL … (NCT04538157) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for Frail Older People With Chronic Kidney Disease - The GOAL Trial
Australia240 participantsStarted 2021-03-15
Plain-language summary
The GOAL trial addresses patient-prioritised research topics and outcomes and will be conducted, disseminated and implemented in partnership with patients and their caregivers. This will be the first study, internationally, to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), a highly promising intervention for improving patient-important health outcomes in frail older people with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
Who can participate
Age range
55 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 for screening:
* Moderate to severe CKD as determined by the treating nephrologist:
* Stage 3 = eGFR 30 - 59 ml/min/1.73 m2
* Stage 4 = eGFR 15 - 29 ml/min/1.73 m2
* Stage 5/5D = eGFR below 15 ml/min/1.73m2, including patients receiving dialysis
* Aged ≥65 years, or ≥ 55 years if Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
For inclusion in enrolment:
* Frailty Index \>0.25 (FI-CKD tool)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Estimated life expectancy of less than 12 months.
* Unable to provide informed consent and/or participate in the Goal Attainment Scaling process due to cognitive impairment or another reason.
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.