A Randomized-Controlled Trial of Integrated Palliative and Nephrology Care versus Usual Nephrology Care

Are you eligible to participate in this study?

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 5
  • Age: Between 18 years - 90 years
  • Gender: Male or Female
  • Other Inclusion Criteria:
    1. Subjects providing signed and dated written informed consent
    2. Subjects who are at least 18 years old
    3. Subjects who are fluent in English
    4. Subjects with eGFR=15 mL/min/1.73m2
    5. Subjects who must be followed by a faculty group practice nephrologist

You may not be eligible for this study if the following are true:

    1. Subjects diagnosed of dementia
    2. Subjects who are non-English speaker
    3. Subjects who has been seen by a palliative care provider prior to study entry
    4. Subjects who are pregnant
    5. Subjects on dialysis or have received a kidney transplant



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