New study aims to predict early death risk in elderly kidney patients

NCT ID NCT02910908

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows people over 75 with advanced chronic kidney disease to better understand their health and treatment paths. Researchers want to create a tool that predicts which patients are at high risk of dying soon after starting dialysis. The goal is to help patients, families, and doctors make more informed decisions about treatment options like dialysis, transplant, or conservative care.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could give doctors a simple way to predict which elderly kidney patients are at highest risk of dying soon, helping families and doctors make better care decisions.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve health. The prediction tool may not be accurate enough to change outcomes in practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

KIDNEY FAILURE, CHRONIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Nîmes

Nîmes, Gard, 30029, France

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