Med-alert Bracelet in Chronic Kidney Disease

University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB)

Status: Completed

Conditions: Chronic Kidney Disease

Treatments: Device: Medical Alert Bracelet

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT00883389

HP-00041163

Details and patient eligibility

About

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

Full description

No need for more extensive description

Enrollment: 26 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

26 participants in 1 patient group

Safe Kidney Care

Description:

Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (eGFR \< 60 ml/min/1.732)and not expected to need dialysis within 6 months of enrollment

Treatment:

Device: Medical Alert Bracelet