Socioeconomic inequity in living-donor kidney transplantation
Research type
Research Study
Full title
What factors explain the association between socioeconomic deprivation and a reduced likelihood of living-donor kidney transplantation? A questionnaire based case-control study.
IRAS ID
232015
Contact name
Phillippa Kathryn Bailey
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
The University of Bristol
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 11 months, 30 days
Research summary
A living-donor kidney transplant (LDKT) describes a kidney transplant in which a kidney is donated by a living friend or family member and transplanted into someone with kidney failure. A LDKT is the best treatment for most people with kidney failure. Socioeconomically deprived people in the UK are more likely to develop kidney failure, but less likely to receive a LDKT. This study aims to investigate whether socioeconomic position is related to a kidney patient’s i) transplant knowledge and beliefs, ii) level of involvement in managing their own healthcare, and iii) support and offers of donation from friends and family. The study will determine whether these potentially modifiable factors explain why more deprived patients are less likely to receive a LDKT, and identify targets for intervention.
REC name
London - Surrey Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/LO/1602
Date of REC Opinion
4 Oct 2017
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion