Clinical Trial: Pathways to Equitable Access to Kidney Transplantation in Spain: A Transformative Mixed-methods Study Protocol

U.S., Oct. 7 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07208994) titled 'Pathways to Equitable Access to Kidney Transplantation in Spain: A Transformative Mixed-methods Study Protocol' on June 27.

Brief Summary: Introduction. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 10%-15% of the global population and is projected to become the fifth leading cause of years of life lost by 2040. Despite the benefits of kidney transplantation (KT), access remains inequitable. In Spain, which leads the world in KT rates per million population, disparities may persist due to structural, territorial, and professional barriers. This study aims to explore the mechanisms underlying treatment deprivation and inequity in KT access usi...