Study Description
This is a concept elicitation study on patient's experiences of Sepsis-associated Acute Kidney Injury (SA-AKI) The purpose of this study is to elicit concepts of interests in patients who experienced SA-AKI. The study also aims to map experiences from patient and caregiver perspectives, including treatment pathways and barriers to SA-AKI treatment, the burden of SA-AKI and unmet needs, and the disease's humanistic, societal, and economic impacts. This study is a cross-sectional, non-interventional qualitative interview study of up to 30 people who have experienced SA-AKI from the US and Germany. Participants will be screened for eligibility, provide consent, and complete a virtual, hybrid 60-minute semi-structured concept elicitation (CE) and patient experience interview. Transcripts will be reviewed by analysts and analysed according to a qualitative analysis plan including a thematic analysis of the coded transcripts. This is a minimal risk study. All information will be kept confidential, and information will be stored on a secure network which is only accessible to the study team.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Potential participants who were diagnosed with SA-AKI (KDIGO stage I, II or III) must meet the following eligibility criteria:
* ≥18 to ≤ 85 years of age
* First diagnosis of SA-AKI at least 6 months prior to screening date, but no more than 10 years
* Admitted due to sepsis and/or AKI to intensive care unit (ICU), intermediate care unit (IMCU), or high-dependency care unit, or developed sepsis and/or AKI during their inpatient hospital stay.
* Resident of country of study (US or Germany)
* Access to computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connection
* Willing to participate in an audio recorded interview
Participants will be required to present confirmation of diagnosis (COD) rather than relying on a self-reported diagnosis. Sepsis and AKI diagnoses will be confirmed through one of the following:
* Copy of medical records (e.g., portable document format \[PDF\] file of electronic health record)
* Physician confirmation of diagnosis of sepsis and AKI (post-sepsis)
Potential caregiver participants must meet the following criteria:
* ≥18 to ≤ 85 years of age
* Primary caregiver/care-partner for eligible participant who experienced SA-AKI
* Resident of country of study (US or Germany)
* Access to computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connection
* Willing to participate in an audio recorded interview
Exclusion Criteria:
Potential participants are not eligible if they meet any of the following criteria:
* Less than age of majority in locality (Participant is not considered an adult in their country or region)
* Not willing to participate in an audio recorded interview
* Not able to participate in the interview or complete required study surveys, based on the discretion of the study team
Novartis Investigative Site
Recruiting
East Hanover,New Jersey,07936-1080,United States
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