Med-alert Bracelet in Chronic Kidney Disease

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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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Kidney Disease 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

About this study

No need for more extensive description

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

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

Treatment and study plan

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)

Other names: Safe Kidney Care

Primary outcomes

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

Time frame: 3 months

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

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Maryland, Baltimore

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Registry information

Official study title

Safe Kidney Care Med-Alert Bracelet/Keytag

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Apr 17, 2009
Registry last updated: Nov 4, 2019

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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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