CompletedNot Applicable

Feasibility Testing a shareD dEciSIon Making Intervention for People With Kidney failuRE, Their Relatives, and the Health Professionals in Kidney Services: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Study Protocol

Denmark27 participantsStarted 2023-03-20

Plain-language summary

The aim of this research is to test the acceptability and feasibility of a shared decision making intervention and a patient decision aid to support patients with kidney failure, relatives, and health professionals in planning and deciding about end-of-life care together.

Who can participate

Age range75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults with kidney failure on haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or on conservative kidney management and their relatives will be considered for participation. Inclusion criteria will be adults ≥75 years of age, with an estimated glomerular filtration rate \<15, and not suited for a kidney transplant. Exclusion Criteria: * Adults who are cognitively unable to participate will be excluded from the research.

What they're measuring

change in the patient's palliative care needs

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05842772

SponsorUniversity of Aarhus

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-06

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