New program aims to boost living kidney donations

NCT ID NCT04666545

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tests a support program called MuST AKT for people with kidney failure who need a transplant. The program helps patients talk to family and friends about living kidney donation. Researchers want to see if this support leads to more potential donors starting the evaluation process. The study includes 38 English-speaking adults who have no obvious barriers to transplant but haven't yet found a living donor.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Multidisciplinary support program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could help more kidney patients find living donors, leading to more transplants and better outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program may not increase donor evaluations as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

end stage renal failure kidney failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LIVING DONOR KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Alberta Hospital

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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