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New program aims to ease Families' stress when loved ones need emergency dialysis

NCT ID NCT07150182

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a structured shared decision-making program for family members of ICU patients with acute kidney injury who need urgent dialysis. One hundred family members will be randomly assigned to receive either the program or standard care. Researchers will measure decision conflict, regret, anxiety, and depression to see if the program helps families feel more supported.

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Active substance
Integrated Shared Decision-making Program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could improve how families make tough decisions about starting dialysis, reducing their stress and regret.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on family well-being, not on patient survival or kidney recovery. The program may not reduce anxiety or regret more than standard care.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2025

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: (A)Patients: (1)Age ≥ 20 years. (2)Admitted to the ICU. (3)Diagnosed with acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring urgent hemodialysis. (4)No medical disputes occurred during the current hospitalization. (B) Family members: 1. Age ≥ 20 years. 2. Mentally alert and able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese. 3. Key person for the patient's admission (primary contact between patient, family, and medical team). 4. Willing to participate in the clinical trial. Exclusion Criteria: (A) Patients: 1. Age \< 20 years. 2. End-stage kidney disease already receiving renal replacement therapy (including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or kidney transplantation). (B) Family members: (1)Unable to comply with study procedures. (2)Rarely visiting the patient (less than once every three days). (3)History of alcohol or substance abuse, mental disorders, or cognitive impairment affecting participation.

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