Transplant Social Worker Support for Live Kidney Donation in African Americans (TALKS)
Kidney Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Kidney Disease focused on measuring Kidney Transplant, African Americans
Eligibility Criteria
For potential kidney transplant recipients (all arms):
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult (18 yrs or older)
- African American
- Duke Kidney and Pancreas Transplant patients with end stage kidney disease
- Currently on the deceased donor kidney waiting list from the Duke Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program
- Give consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous kidney transplant
- Cognitively impaired/Change in cognition
- Impaired hearing or speech
- Non-English speaking
For family members or friends of potential kidney transplant recipients (TALK and TALK PLUS arms):
Inclusion Critera:
- 18 or older
- Come to SWI meeting with patient
- Give consent to participate
For potential live kidney donors (TALKS PLUS arm only)
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 or older
- Contact the study
- Give consent to participate
Sites / Locations
- Duke School of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
No Intervention
Other
Other
Usual Care
TALKS
TALKS PLUS
Usual medical care at the Duke Kidney Transplant Clinic
Usual Care plus TALKS Social Worker Intervention: Includes video, book, and Social Worker meetings
Usual Care plus TALKS Social Worker Intervention: Includes video, book, and Social Worker meetings plus live donor financial assistance intervention