New care program aims to keep kidney patients out of the hospital

NCT ID NCT05805709

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

Summary

This study tests whether a special follow-up program led by nurses and kidney specialists helps people recover better after a serious kidney injury. About 2,145 adults who had moderate to severe kidney injury in the hospital will be randomly assigned to either the program or usual care. The program includes discharge planning, education, and close monitoring to reduce hospital readmissions and support kidney recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance

nurse-led care program with specialist supervision

What this could lead to

If successful, this could establish a standard follow-up care model that helps kidney injury patients recover faster and avoid repeat hospital stays.

What could go wrong

This is a pragmatic trial testing a care coordination approach, not a new drug or therapy. The intervention may not significantly improve outcomes over usual care, and results may vary across hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute kidney injury kidney failure

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  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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  • Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital

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    Weston, Florida, 33331, United States

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  • Johns Hopkins University

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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  • MetroHealth

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    Cleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States

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  • Nashville VA Medical Center

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    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212-2637, United States

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  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

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    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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  • University of Maryland

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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  • Vanderbilt University

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    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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  • Yale University

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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