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NCT Number: NCT05991726

A Delphi Survey for Key Stakeholders to Identify Priority Self-management Outcomes for Chronic Kidney Disease

The purpose of this Delphi study is to identify priority outcomes for self-management in earlier (non-dialysis) stages of CKD from the perspectives of different stakeholder groups in the UK. The findings of this study will be used to inform outcome measure selection for research and clinical evaluations of self-management resources and to support implementation, commissioning and uptake.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Leicester

Leicester, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

About this study

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition affecting more than 1.8 million people in England

Effective self-management is important for people living with CKD like many Long-Term Conditions. Self-management in its broadest term can be summarised as individuals participating in the day-to-day management of their chronic condition

Theory- and evidence-based tools and resources for self-management education and support are required to encourage health-promoting behaviours. However, outcomes valued by key stakeholders are necessary to ensure robust evaluation in research settings and clinical practice

A Delphi study is carried out to generate consensus on outcomes that are valued by the stakeholder groups in this study. The Delphi study will undergo 3-4 survey rounds

Adult CKD patient participants living in the UK and their significant others were recruited via social media adverts shared by our research team and English kidney community organisations. Healthcare professionals, commissioners and policymakers (professional groups) based in the UK were recruited by direct email invitations to our extensive contacts in the field

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • People with diagnosis of CKD in the UK
  • Their close family and friend
  • Healthcare professionals who look after people with CKD in the UK
  • Anyone involved in designing, developing, managing and commissioning CKD healthcare services in the UK
  • Researchers related in a topic related to self-management or CKD

Exclusion criteria

  • Any participant residing outside of the UK

Treatment and study plan

Other: Survey

Other

Multiple survey rounds identifying most important outcomes for effective self-management for non-dialysis CKD

Primary outcomes

  1. Open Ended Free Text Question (Identifying Stakeholder Views on the 3 Most Important Outcomes for Self-management)

    Time frame: Between 3 to 6 month

    Round 1- Participants are asked to describe the 3 most important outcomes for self-management in people with non-dialysis CKD from their own perspective or opinion

  2. Consensus Rating (Rating Each Item for Importance)

    Time frame: Between 3 to 6 month

    Round 2- Participants are asked to rate each item on a 9 point Likert-type scale, ranging from 1 (not important) to 9 (critically important). Higher scores indicate greater perceived importance of the item.

    Items were analysed individually; no total or subscale scores were calculated. For each item, the distribution of ratings and mean score were computed.

    Consensus was predefined as at least 70% of participants rating an item between 7 and 9 (critical importance), or a mean score of ≥7. Items not meeting this threshold were removed in subsequent Delphi rounds.

  3. Consensus Ranking (Ranking Items to Identify Top 3 Items)

    Time frame: Between 3 to 6 month

    Round 3- Participants are asked to rank each item and themes in order from high to low importance to identify the most valued outcomes

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Leicester

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Taking an Active Role in Your Own Healthcare: A Delphi Survey for Key Stakeholders to Identify Priority Self-management Outcomes for Chronic Kidney Disease (SM-CKD Delphi Study)

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Aug 15, 2023
Registry last updated
Apr 30, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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