A Survey for Patients and Caregivers Aiming to Understand and Improve the Care of Patients at High Risk of Transfer From Peritoneal Dialysis to Hemodialysis:

NCT07437677 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: 2026-4258203760_1
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 200
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Home dialysis is encouraged in Canada and peritoneal dialysis is the most common home dialysis method. However, many patients discontinue peritoneal dialysis, often transferring to hemodialysis. Despite the frequency of this transition, little is known about its impact on patients. Overall, the UPLIFT-PD program aims to fill this gap by studying the transition from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis. The specific goal of this mixed methods sub-study is to conduct a national survey to ask patients and caregivers about priorities and preferences when they anticipate a transfer from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis. This survey will be co-created by patient-partners and dialysis experts. Results from this survey will then be used in other phases of UPLIFT-PD program, detailed in other registrations, which will support people facing a transition from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis..

Conditions

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD); Hemodialysis; Kidney Replacement Therapy; Transition

Keywords

Transfer to hemodialysis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Priorities and Challenges Related to PD-to-HD Transitions

  Measured using Likert-scale responses assessing perceived importance of transition-related factors (e.g. preparedness, timing of discussions, vascular access planning, psychosocial impact). Likert-scale from 0 (lowest importance) to 9 (highest importance)

  At survey completion (Baseline)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Preferences for Clinical Scenarios Related to PD-to-HD Transitions

  At survey completion (Baseline)

• Perceptions of Successful Transition

  At survey completion (Baseline)

Other Outcomes (1)

• Qualitative Themes Related to Transition Experiences

  At survey completion (Baseline)

Study Arms (1)

Survey Participants

Survey participants will include both patients (or their caregivers) having experienced a transition to hemodialysis in the past year or currently receiving peritoneal dialysis

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult patients with lived experience of peritoneal dialysis and transitions to hemodialysis, as well as caregivers of such patients, recruited from dialysis centers and patient communities across multiple centers.

You may qualify if:

• Adult (≥18 years)
• One of the following:
• Patient who experienced a PD-to-HD transition in past 12 months
• Patient currently receiving peritoneal dialysis
• Caregiver (self-defined, including spouses, family members, or friends) of individuals meeting the above criteria
• Able to read English or French
• Able to complete the survey in paper or web-based format
• Able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Age \<18 years
• Unable to provide consent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal: lead
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR): collaborator

Study Officials

• Annie-Claire Nadeau-Fredette, MD MSc

  CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Ile de Montréal

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Annie-Claire Nadeau-Fredette, MD MSc

CONTACT

514-252-3400; ac.nadeau-fredette@umontreal.ca

Émilie Robitaille

CONTACT

514-252-3400; emilie.robitaille.cemtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Nephrologist, Clinical Scientist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 20, 2026
• First Posted: February 27, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): January 1, 2027
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2029
• Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share