A Pilot Study of High Intensity Walking in Older Adults in the Pre-operative Period (NCT04241419) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
A Pilot Study of High Intensity Walking in Older Adults in the Pre-operative Period
Stopped: Unaware that the devices being used had a shelf life of only 6 months, the physical therapist could no longer assist with the study and did not have anyone to run the physical therapy aspect of the program.
United States7 participantsStarted 2019-05-15
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate a high intensity walking intervention in older surgical candidates with kidney or thoracic disease and pre-frailty or frailty.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 60 years of age or older
* Provision of informed consent
* No obvious contraindication to surgery such as uncontrolled cardiovascular, metabolic, or respiratory disease
* Have either thoracic disease that may require major surgery or End-Stage Renal Disease or Chronic Kidney Disease under consideration for kidney transplant. The kidney transplant patients enrolled must be either a candidate for living donor transplantation or on the expedited deceased donor kidney transplant list, which indicates they are expected to receive an offer in approximately the next 3-5 months.
* Able to ambulate at least 10 feet with moderate assistance (\<50% physical assistance)
* Pre-frail or frail on the FRAIL screening tool (1+ positive on this tool)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Surgery planned within the 8 week study timeframe
* Uncontrolled cardiovascular, metabolic, or respiratory disease that limits exercise participation
* Resting blood pressure \>180/110
* Any pre-existing health condition that would make the subject a poor candidate for this study in the opinion of the PI
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.