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:
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), Hemodialysis, Kidney Replacement Therapy, Transition. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Understand, Plan and Improve Care and Wellbeing of Patients at High Risk of Transfer From Peritoneal Dialysis to Hemodialysis - Phase 2 (Survey)
Overview
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..
Primary outcome measures
- Priorities and Challenges Related to PD-to-HD Transitions [Time frame: At survey completion (Baseline)]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Preferences for Clinical Scenarios Related to PD-to-HD Transitions [Time frame: At survey completion (Baseline)]
- Perceptions of Successful Transition [Time frame: At survey completion (Baseline)]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- 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
Exclusion criteria
- Age <18 years
- Unable to provide consent
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07437677 · 2026-4258 · 203760_1