Shared Decision-Making for Families in Critical Dialysis Initiation

NCT ID: NCT07150182

Last Updated: 2025-09-02

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-10-01

Study Completion Date

2026-12-31

Brief Summary

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Background:Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent and serious complication in critically ill patients, often necessitating difficult decisions about starting hemodialysis. While shared decision-making (SDM) is known to improve communication, the effectiveness of structured SDM programs specifically designed for family members in this critical context is not well-established.

Aims: The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured shared decision-making (SDM) program for family members of patients requiring critical hemodialysis initiation. We will assess the program's impact on the quality of the decision-making process (e.g., decision conflict, regret) and the psychological well-being (e.g., anxiety, depression) of the family members.

Methods: This study is a parallel-group, randomized controlled trial. Eligible participants (family members of patients with AKI initiating hemodialysis) will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a structured SDM support program, while the control group will receive standard care. Primary outcomes, including decision conflict, decision regret, anxiety, and depression, will be measured at baseline and follow-up. Data will be analyzed using the generalized estimating equation (GEE) model to compare the effectiveness between the two groups.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Acute Kidney Injury Decision Making ,Shared Emotional Dysfunction

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Caregivers Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Intervention group

received integrated shared decision-making program

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

The Integrated Shared Decision-making Program

Intervention Type OTHER

The Integrated Shared Decision-making Program

Control group

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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The Integrated Shared Decision-making Program

The Integrated Shared Decision-making Program

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

(A)Patients: (1)Age ≥ 20 years. (2)Admitted to the ICU. (3)Diagnosed with acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring urgent hemodialysis. (4)No medical disputes occurred during the current hospitalization. (B) Family members:

1. Age ≥ 20 years.
2. Mentally alert and able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
3. Key person for the patient's admission (primary contact between patient, family, and medical team).
4. Willing to participate in the clinical trial.

Exclusion Criteria

(A) Patients:

1. Age \< 20 years.
2. End-stage kidney disease already receiving renal replacement therapy (including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or kidney transplantation). (B) Family members:

(1)Unable to comply with study procedures. (2)Rarely visiting the patient (less than once every three days). (3)History of alcohol or substance abuse, mental disorders, or cognitive impairment affecting participation.
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

99 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Central Contacts

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Chung-te Liu

Role: CONTACT

+886970746583

Hui-Ling Hsieh

Role: CONTACT

+886988585142

References

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Other Identifiers

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TMU-JIRB:N202303124

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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