Med-alert Bracelet in Chronic Kidney Disease

This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Jeffrey C Fink, University of Maryland
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00883389
First received: April 16, 2009
Last updated: July 17, 2012
Last verified: July 2012

April 16, 2009
July 17, 2012
May 2008
May 2010   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Qualitative Survey Assessmentof Perceived Usefulness of the Med-alert Device. [ Time Frame: 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
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
Questionnaire responses measured at 3 months after initiation of device use. [ Time Frame: 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00883389 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
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Med-alert Bracelet in Chronic Kidney Disease
Safe Kidney Care Med-Alert Bracelet/Keytag

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

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Observational
Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
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Non-Probability Sample

Patients with chronic kidney disease and impaired kidney function

Chronic Kidney Disease
Device: Medical Alert Bracelet
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)
Other Name: Safe Kidney Care
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
Intervention: Device: Medical Alert Bracelet
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*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Completed
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May 2010
May 2010   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Persons expected to be on dialysis within 6 months.
  • Less than 18 years of age
Both
18 Years and older
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Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
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NCT00883389
HP-00041163
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Jeffrey C Fink, University of Maryland
University of Maryland
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Principal Investigator: Jeffrey C Fink, MD MS University of Maryland
University of Maryland
July 2012

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