Can feedback reports close the kidney transplant racial gap?

NCT ID NCT02879812

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether giving dialysis facilities regular reports on their performance could help reduce racial differences in who gets placed on the kidney transplant waiting list. Over 56,000 patients at about 750 dialysis centers across the U.S. took part. The goal was to see if this simple feedback system could make transplant access more equal.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Performance feedback reports
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help reduce racial disparities in access to kidney transplants for dialysis patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study without a new drug or treatment. Results may not apply to all facilities or lead to lasting change.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory Clinic

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Emory University Hospital

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States