Blockchain-Powered kidney app aims to cut hospital visits for dialysis patients
NCT ID NCT05240573
First seen Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This trial tested a smartphone app called Strong Kidney Initiative (SKI) that uses blockchain and AI to help people on dialysis better manage their health. The app shows real-time kidney data, gives care tips, and predicts health risks. Researchers compared it to a standard dialysis app in 181 patients to see if it could reduce emergency room visits and hospital stays. The study was terminated early, so the full results are not available.
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Locations
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China Medical University Hospital
Taichung, Taiwan, 404, Taiwan
What this could mean
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Active substance
SKI App (digital health intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a smartphone app with AI and blockchain helps dialysis patients avoid emergency visits and hospital stays.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. The app relies on patients having a mobile device and being comfortable using it, which may not apply to everyone.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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