New report card helps kidney patients choose the right transplant center

NCT ID NCT03610555

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ajay Israni, MD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a patient-friendly website and printouts to help kidney transplant candidates compare transplant centers. Researchers wanted to see if the new format helped people understand which centers accept patients like them. A total of 268 adults waiting for a kidney transplant took part in a randomized trial to measure comprehension and usefulness of the information.

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 tool could help transplant candidates make more informed choices about which center to join.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study focused on understanding and usability, not on changing medical outcomes. The tool may not improve actual transplant rates or survival.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TRANSPLANTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

HCMC

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415, United States

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