CHECK-D stands for "Controlling Hypertension through Education and Coaching in Kidney Disease" and is a study examining the impact of patient education and health coaching on outcomes in kidney disease. The principal investigator is Julie Wright Nunes, MD, MPH. Dr. Wright Nunes' interests are in the area of optimizing patient-provider communication and patient education in chronic kidney disease. More published information about the study can be found on ClinicalTrials.gov, where it is registered.
