Plain-English translation of NCT06397456 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether a personalized education and support program helps patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) feel more confident managing their condition and planning for kidney replacement therapy. The program includes in-person education sessions, phone check-ins, text messages, and a home blood pressure monitor—all delivered by a culturally trained health educator. The goal is to see if this intensive approach improves patient knowledge and readiness better than standard care alone.
Many patients with advanced kidney disease feel unprepared and overwhelmed when facing treatment decisions. This trial exists to test whether extra education, ongoing support, and multiple ways to stay connected can help patients—especially African American patients who often face barriers to care—feel more informed and confident managing their health.
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If you join, you'll be randomly assigned to either the intensive program or standard care. In the intensive program, you'll have two in-person education sessions with a health educator (one during your hospital stay and one 12 weeks later), phone calls at weeks 4 and 8, and weekly text messages. You'll also receive a home blood pressure monitor to use. The whole program lasts about 12 weeks, and the health educator will work with you to understand your kidney disease and discuss your treatment options.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 15, 2026 · Not medical advice
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