๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-08-21

Developing Tools for Dialysis Decision Support (NCT06597279)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: VA Palo Alto Health Care System

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of a web-based dialysis decision support tool on decisional conflict, and values-treatment concordance and other decisional outcomes in individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease, and to assess the tool's acceptability and usability.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Palo Alto Health Care System โ€” Palo Alto, California

Age range: 65 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Web-based dialysis decision support tool (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Palo Alto Health Care System โ€” Palo Alto, California
  • Stanford Health Care โ€” Stanford, California

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—