New program aims to boost kidney disease knowledge in african american patients
NCT ID NCT06397456
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 12-week program that provides education, navigation, and self-management support to African American adults hospitalized with advanced chronic kidney disease. The goal is to see if the program improves patients' understanding of kidney disease, blood pressure, and treatment options compared to standard care. 180 participants will be randomly assigned to the program or usual care.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 180 people
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- Started
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Sep 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over the age of 18 and under 70 * Admitted to the University of Chicago inpatient general medicine service * Likely hospital stay greater than 48 hours * Diagnosis of advanced CKD (Stage 3B or above, as determine by problem list, ICD- 10 codes or eGFR\<45 during admission and from previous medical encounters) * Self-identify as Black or African American Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking * Unable to communicate due to current medical status * Unable to consent due to mental status * Expected hospital stay less than 24 hour * Current admission in ICU
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Locations
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University of Chicago Medical Center
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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