Network Interventions to Reduce Disparities in Living Kidney Donation
End-stage Renal DiseaseFor this current phase of the larger project, the investigators will survey transplant candidates as well as the participants family and friends to understand the barriers to volunteering and evaluation. This project will examine how network characteristics are associated with eventual living donor kidney transplant outcomes and test the efficacy of evidence-based interventions designed to assist kidney transplant candidates in participant donor search on a multi-center scale.
Ellipsys Vascular Access System Post Market Surveillance (PS) Study
Renal DiseaseEnd Stage4 moreThe proposed clinical study is a prospective, non-randomized, multi-center, single-arm, observational, post-market surveillance (PS) study of the Ellipsys Vascular Access System in subjects eligible for arteriovenous (AV) fistula.
Prospective, Multicenter, Non-randomized, Single Arm Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy...
Hemodialysis Access FailureThis prospective, multicenter, non-randomized, single-arm Clinical trial aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the use of paclitaxel-coated arteriovenous graft (AVG) on the inner wall of ePTFE graft, which is designed to reduce neointimal hyperplasia that causes stenosis and thrombosis after implantation of AVG.
Efficacy of Twice Weekly Hemodialysis in Patients With Residual Kidney Function
HemodialysisKidney Failure1 moreThe study will determine the efficacy of twice weekly hemodialysis in patients with residual kidney function.
Effect of Empagliflozin on Peritoneal and Kidney Function in End Stage Renal Disease
End Stage Renal Disease on DialysisThe main purpose of the study is to determine if empagliflozin can reduce peritoneal glucose absorption in patients with end stage renal diease (ESRD) on peritoneal dialysis. This is a randomized, placebo controlled, acute crossover study of empagliflozin in an anticipated 30 chronic PD patients, with an 8 week "pre post" open label extension in all 30 patients where they will receive empagliflozin daily.
CKD Specific Telemonitoring Platform to Minimize Adverse Outcomes in High Risk CKD Patients
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5End Stage Renal DiseaseThe main purpose of this trial is to determine whether the addition of the VIEWER virtual care platform to usual care will lead to a reduction in composite emergency department (ED) visits and/or hospitalizations/or increase the perceived safety of virtual care among patients and providers.
Almond Milk With Vitamin D: Impact on Vitamin D Status
Renal InsufficiencyChronic2 moreThe overall goal is to enhance vitamin D status in a safe and effective manner. A 3-week randomized comparator-controlled trial among a cohort of adults with CKD (stages 3-5) (n=24) will test the main objective: Evaluate the bioefficacy of D3 in micro- and nanoparticles (4000IUs) in almond milk with the sub-objective of: Explore the effect of D3 in micro- and nanoparticles (4000IUs) in almond milk on inflammation markers CRP, TNF-α and IL-6.
Efficacy of Diuretics in Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney DiseaseEnd Stage Renal DiseaseThis study will determine the efficacy of diuretics in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Comparative Effectiveness...
DementiaChronic Disease22 moreThe objective of this protocol is to test the effectiveness of a Jumpstart intervention on patient-centered outcomes for patients with chronic illness by ensuring that they receive care that is concordant with their goals over time, and across settings and providers. This study is particularly interested in understanding the effect of the intervention to improve quality of palliative care for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) but will also include other common chronic, life-limiting illnesses. The specific aims are: To evaluate the efficacy of the Survey-based Patient/Clinician Jumpstart compared to the EHR based clinician Jumpstart and usual care for improving quality of care; the primary outcome is EHR documentation of a goals-of-care discussion from randomization through hospitalization or 30 days. Secondary outcomes include: a) intensity of care outcomes (e.g., ICU use, ICU and hospital length of stay, costs of care during the hospitalization, 7 and 30 day readmission); and b) patient- and family-reported outcomes assessed by surveys at 3 days and 4 weeks after randomization, including occurrence and quality of goals-of-care discussions in the hospital, goal-concordant care, psychological symptoms, and quality of life. To conduct a mixed-methods evaluation of the implementation of the intervention, guided by the RE-AIM framework for implementation science, incorporating quantitative evaluation of the intervention's reach and adoption, as well as qualitative analyses of interviews with participants, to explore barriers and facilitators to future implementation and dissemination.
Enhancing Renal Graft Function During Donor Anesthesia
Renal Failure ChronicTransplant;Failure,Kidney1 moreRenal transplantation is now recognized as the treatment of choice for patients with end-stage renal disease. An optimum anesthetic regimen should enhance the function and perfusion of the transplanted kidney. The aim of this study is to assess & compare the effectiveness of 3 different modalities in this respect: Mannitol, Dopamine and adequate hydration.