RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04774770

HED-Start: Evaluating a Positive Skills Intervention for Patients New on Haemodialysis

HED-Start: A Randomised Controlled Trial to Evaluate a Positive Skills Intervention for Patients New on Haemodialysis

Sponsor

Nanyang Technological University

Enrollment

148 participants

Start Date

Jan 5, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

End Stage Renal Disease End Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis End-stage Kidney Disease End Stage Renal Failure on Dialysis

Summary

Hemodialysis patients often experience barriers and misperceptions that hinder adjustment to life on dialysis. This study seeks to explore a group-based intervention (titled HED-Start) developed to improve self-care and emotional wellbeing among incident hemodialysis patients.

Eligibility

Min Age: 21 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

Patients diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and established on hemodialysis with the National Kidney Foundation Singapore (NKF) for fewer than 90 days
At least 21 years old
Proficient in spoken and written English or Mandarin

Exclusion Criteria4

Unwilling or unable to give informed consent or refuse to be randomized
Have cognitive impairments or psychiatric conditions that preclude consent
Are currently involved in other intervention trials
Are failing on dialysis and approaching end of life (supportive/palliative care pathway)