RecruitingNot Applicable

A Pilot Study of The CKM JumpStart Tool

United States76 participantsStarted 2023-04-10

Plain-language summary

This is a randomized pilot study to test the feasibility and acceptability of a tool to promote discussion about conservative kidney management (CKM) among older patients with advanced CKD and their providers.

Who can participate

Age range

75 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.

Patients Inclusion: * Adults aged ≥75 years * Advanced CKD as defined as having at least 2 outpatient measures of eGFR \<25 ml/min/1.73m2 separated by \>90 days in the prior year and with at least 1 eGFR measure \<20. * English-speaking * Receive care from a provider at UW Medicine or VA Puget Sound * Open to discussing their values and treatment options for kidney disease with their provider. Exclusion: * Unable to complete the informed consent process * Currently receiving maintenance dialysis Providers Inclusion * Their patient is a participant in the study. * Are a UW Medicine or VA Puget Sound provider or trainee. Exclusion • None

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

Patient-provider discussion of CKM

Timeframe: 3 months

Attrition

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05753020

SponsorUniversity of Washington

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-31

Contact for this trial

Olivia Gaughran, MA

206-277-4376 ollyg@uw.edu

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Who can participate

Age range

75 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.