Spain's kidney transplant success story may hide unfair gaps, new study warns
NCT ID NCT07208994
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will examine why some people with chronic kidney disease in Spain may have a harder time getting a kidney transplant than others. Researchers will survey 3,000 patients and interview doctors and patients to understand barriers like age, income, or where someone lives. The goal is to use this information to help make transplant access more fair for everyone.
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 research could point toward policy changes that make kidney transplants more accessible to all patients in Spain.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will identify barriers but does not test any intervention, so it cannot directly improve access.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Escola Superior d'Infermeria Hospital del Mar
Barcelona, 08020, Spain
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