New program helps dialysis patients and families talk about End-of-Life wishes
NCT ID NCT03138564
First seen Nov 05, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tested a program called SPIRIT that helps people with end-stage kidney disease and their families plan for end-of-life care. The program involves two face-to-face sessions to improve understanding and agreement between patients and their chosen decision-makers. Researchers enrolled 852 participants from dialysis clinics across four states to see if the program helps patients and families feel more prepared and on the same page about future medical decisions.
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Locations
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Carolina Dialysis - Carrboro
Carrboro, North Carolina, 27510, United States
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Carolina Dialysis - Mebane
Mebane, North Carolina, 27302, United States
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Carolina Dialysis - Pittsboro
Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, United States
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Carolina Dialysis - Siler City
Siler City, North Carolina, 27344, United States
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Carolina Dialysis-Sanford Lee County
Sanford, North Carolina, 27332, United States
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Carolina Dialysis-Sanford Main
Sanford, North Carolina, 27332, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Acoma Canoncito Laguna
Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico, 87034, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Albuquerque East
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Albuquerque South
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87105, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Banksville
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15216, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Carlsbad
Carlsbad, New Mexico, 88220, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Cuba
Cuba, New Mexico, 87013, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Grants
Grants, New Mexico, 87020, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Harmar Village
Cheswick, Pennsylvania, 15024, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Monroeville/Five Points
Monroeville, Pennsylvania, 15146, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - North Hills
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15237, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - North Versailles
North Versailles, Pennsylvania, 15137, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Oakland
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Raton
Raton, New Mexico, 87740, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87124, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico, 87052, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Silver City
Silver City, New Mexico, 88061, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Taos
Taos, New Mexico, 87571, United States
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Dialysis Clinic, Inc - Wilkinsburg
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15221, United States
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Emory Dialysis Center
North Decatur, Georgia, 30033, United States
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Emory Dialysis at Candler
Decatur, Georgia, 30034, United States
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Emory Dialysis at Greenbriar
Atlanta, Georgia, 30331, United States
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Emory Dialysis at Northside
Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, United States
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Fresenius Kidney Care - Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27610, United States
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Kidney Center Outpatient Dialysis Clinic
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
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UVA Augusta Dialysis
Fishersville, Virginia, 22939, United States
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UVA Dialysis Altavista Clinic
Altavista, Virginia, 24517, United States
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UVA Dialysis Amherst Clinic
Amherst, Virginia, 24521, United States
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UVA Dialysis Clinic Farmville
Farmville, Virginia, 23901, United States
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UVA Dialysis Clinic Staunton
Staunton, Virginia, 24401, United States
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UVA Dialysis Lynchburg
Lynchburg, Virginia, 24501, United States
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UVA Dialysis Orange Clinic
Orange, Virginia, 22960, United States
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UVA Dialysis Zion Crossroads
Gordonsville, Virginia, 22942, United States
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