Med-alert Bracelet in Chronic Kidney Disease

NCT00883389 | Completed Results

• 1 other identifier: HP-00041163
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 26
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This is a pilot observational study to evaluate subjects with chronic kidney disease acceptance of an alert device linked to an informational website intended to increase recognition of chronic kidney disease, and to guide patients and providers to the safe delivery of care required for this disease. Primary device was a bracelet with the alternative of a key fob with same information supplied when requested. Patients usage of the device was evaluated by survey with Likert scale as to whether the device is 0 = not useful, 1 = somewhat useful, 2 = extremely useful

Conditions

Chronic Kidney Disease

Keywords

patient safety; chronic kidney disease; med-alert

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Qualitative Survey Assessmentof Perceived Usefulness of the Med-alert Device.

  Qualitative questionnaire with primary assessment: "How useful do you think the Med-alert device will be for future healthcare". Response recorded based on a Likert scale with response of 0 = not useful, 1 = somewhat useful, 2 = extremely useful

  3 months

Study Arms (1)

Safe Kidney Care

Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (eGFR \< 60 ml/min/1.732)and not expected to need dialysis within 6 months of enrollment

Device: Medical Alert Bracelet

Interventions

Medical Alert Bracelet DEVICE

Medical Alert Bracelet alerting health care providers to consider the patient's chronic kidney disease condition when planning care. It also provides a link to a website about safe kidney care (safekidneycare.org)

Also known as: Safe Kidney Care

Safe Kidney Care

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with chronic kidney disease and impaired kidney function

You may qualify if:

• Persons with chronic kidney disease defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate of \< 60 ml/min/1.73m2.

You may not qualify if:

• Persons expected to be on dialysis within 6 months.
• Less than 18 years of age

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Maryland, Baltimore: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Renal Insufficiency, Chronic

Interventions

Emergency Medical Tags

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Renal Insufficiency; Kidney Diseases; Urologic Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Male Urogenital Diseases; Chronic Disease; Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Equipment and Supplies

Results Point of Contact

• Title: Dr. Jeffrey C. Fink, Associate Professor, Nephrology
• Organization: University of Maryland, School of Medicine

jfink@medicine.umaryland.edu

410-328-5720

Study Officials

• Jeffrey C Fink, MD MS

  University of Maryland, College Park

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

• PI is Sponsor Employee: No
• Restrictive Agreement: No

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PI

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 16, 2009
• First Posted: April 17, 2009
• Study Start: May 1, 2008
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2010
• Study Completion: May 1, 2010
• Last Updated: November 4, 2019
• Results First Posted: August 21, 2012

Record last verified: 2019-10