Virtual agent aims to boost kidney transplant awareness

NCT ID NCT06841016

First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tested a computer-based virtual healthcare agent that talks with patients who have advanced chronic kidney disease. The goal was to see if the agent could help patients and their caregivers learn more about kidney transplantation and feel more ready to discuss it. 148 adults from Penn Medicine took part, and researchers measured changes in their intention to consider a transplant.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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