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Transforming Curiosity Into Donation
Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Summary
This is a multi-step study that will first create a preliminary living donor drop-out risk index (LD-DROP) by retrospectively identifying factors that contribute to the discontinuation of living donor evaluation. Investigators will then validate the LD-DROP index by prospectively tracking the progress of a large group of individuals presenting for living kidney donor evaluation. In parallel, investigators will conduct focus groups with previous donors and individual qualitative interviews with potential living donors who vary by race, gender, and level of risk for drop-out, to explore barriers affecting their donation decision-making, and the most helpful interventions for overcoming these barriers. Finally, using data gathered from the LD-DROP index and individual interviews, investigators will pilot an intervention with potential donors identified to be at a modifiable high risk of drop-out.
Official title: Transforming Curiosity Into Donation: Validating a Risk Prediction Index to Detect and Prevent Drop-Out in Potential Living Kidney Donors Who Are Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2024-07-18
Completion Date
2028-06-30
Last Updated
2026-08-31
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Living Kidney Donor Support
This intervention is a relational, educational support pilot designed to improve the living donor evaluation experience. It is delivered by educators and conducted primarily by telephone or video conferencing over a six-month period. Potential donors are offered optional monthly touchpoints focused on supporting informed and values aligned decision making, regardless of whether they choose to proceed with donation. During each interaction, educators assess donor experience and readiness, document changes over time, respond to questions and concerns, and provide information about available resources to reduce stress and donor associated financial burden. Participants also receive monthly emailed video digital stories from the Living Donor Storytelling program and are offered the opportunity to connect with a National Kidney Foundation peer mentor. Educators document participant engagement, questions raised, and responses to the supports offered across all touchpoints.
Locations (1)
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Houston, Texas, United States