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.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Escola Superior d'Infermeria Hospital del Mar

    Barcelona, 08020, Spain

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