A simple letter could spot hidden kidney failure risk before it's too late
NCT ID NCT07724288
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether sending a letter and fact sheet to adults in Manitoba who are at high risk for kidney failure can encourage them to see a kidney specialist. The goal is to catch advanced chronic kidney disease earlier and reduce the number of people who progress to dialysis or death. Researchers will compare outcomes like kidney failure and mortality between those who receive the mailing and those who do not.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Mailed letter with educational materials and follow-up reminder
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this screening program could help catch advanced kidney disease earlier and connect high-risk patients to nephrologists, potentially reducing kidney failure and deaths.
- What could go wrong
- The trial only tests a simple letter-based outreach, which may not be enough to change health outcomes. It is also limited to one Canadian province, so results may not apply elsewhere.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, Canada
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