Pilot Study of Patient Navigation for Kidney Stone Patients After ED Visits (NCT07322172)
Pilot Study of Patient Navigation Intervention to Improve Follow-up Care for Patients With Urinary Stone Disease
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Patients who visit the emergency department for kidney stones are sometimes referred to urology for follow-up care but never complete that visit. Missing follow-up appointments can lead to worse outcomes, including recurrent pain, infection, or surgery. Research shows that patients who are socially or economically at risk (such as those with public insurance, lower income, or limited English proficiency) are more likely to experience these care gaps. This study will pilot a patient navigation program designed to help patients with urinary stone disease (USD) attend their scheduled urology appointments after being seen in the Emergency Department. Using an electronic health record (EHR) based prediction model developed in earlier research, patients at higher risk for being lost to follow-up will be identified and invited to participate. Each participant will be paired with a trained patient navigator who will assess barriers to care, provide support, and maintain contact for about 12 weeks. The goal of this study is to evaluate the outcomes and feasibility of this navigation intervention. Findings will help determine whether a larger study should test if this approach improves access to care and health outcomes for patients with kidney stones.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: UCSF — San Francisco, California
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Patient Navigation (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- UCSF — San Francisco, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (617) 571-5870
Email: david.bayne@ucsf.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.