Can a tablet keep kidney patients out of the hospital?

NCT ID NCT05726526

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Manitoba Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a home monitoring system called VIEWER for people with advanced chronic kidney disease (stage 5) or end-stage renal disease. The system includes a tablet, blood pressure cuff, scale, oxygen monitor, and motion tracker. Researchers want to see if using this platform alongside usual care reduces emergency room visits and hospital stays. About 340 participants will be randomly assigned to use VIEWER or receive standard care only.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: VIEWER virtual care platform (tablet, blood pressure cuff, scale, oxygen monitor, motion tracker)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a way for people with advanced kidney disease to manage their health at home and avoid unnecessary hospital visits.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial (340 people) testing a device, not a drug. The platform may not reduce hospital visits as hoped, and some patients may find the technology difficult to use.

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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.

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE, STAGE 5 END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Chronic Disease Innovation Centre, Seven Oaks Hospital
RECRUITING

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2V 3M3, Canada
Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITING

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3A 1R9, Canada
London Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITING

London, Ontario, N6A 5W9, Canada
Scarborough Health Network - General Hospital
RECRUITING

Scarborough Village, Ontario, M1P 2V5, Canada
St. Boniface Hospital
RECRUITING

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 2A6, Canada

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