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Evaluation of an Internet Based Education and Support Program for Patients Awaiting Kidney Transplantation

NCT06332469 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2025-03-06

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Summary

The goal of this study is to test the feasibility study of an internet based education and support program for patients awaiting kidney transplantation. The study is designed as a national pilot randomized controlled trial with a waitlist control group, to test the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects of the intervention on patients' physical and mental health.

Conditions

  • Chronic Kidney Diseases

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Internet based education and support program for patients awaiting kidney transplantation

A guided internet based support an education program consisting of 9 modules running over 9 weeks. First, an introductory module is given that involves goal setting, followed by two educational modules with information regarding kidney disease, treatment and self-care in severe renal failure and while waiting for kidney transplantation, and kidney transplant-specific areas. Supportive content consist of three behavioral components spread over five modules/weeks and are based on cognitive behavioural therapy principles. The last module is a summation focusing on consolidating the knowledge learned during the program. Each module consists of texts, illustrations, short films, reminders to practice physical activity and weekly homework for which the participants receive feedback from a contact person.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Linkoeping University

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Kristina Nilsson, MSc · Linkoeping University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-04-18
Primary Completion
2025-10-31
Completion
2025-10-31

Countries

  • Sweden

Study Locations

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