The "Step4Life" Randomized Control Trial in Hemodialysis (NCT05241171) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The "Step4Life" Randomized Control Trial in Hemodialysis
United States55 participantsStarted 2019-01-01
Plain-language summary
Persons with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) have very low physical activity, and among ESKD patients, the level of inactivity is strongly associated with morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a 12-week intervention coupling use of wearable pedometers (FitBit ®) and feedback coaching to increase physical activity in hemodialysis patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
1\) HD for ≥3 months, 2) age ≥18 years, and 3) ability to walk with or without assistive devices,
Exclusion Criteria:
1\) wheelchair bound, 2) unstable severe health conditions (e.g., acute infections, heart failure (HF) NYHA class 4 and/or unstable angina), 3) hospitalization within 3 months before enrollment for non-access related reasons, or 4) clinically recognized cognitive impairment including dementia or psychosis.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
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the absolute change from baseline in step counts per week from baseline to 12-weeks between randomized groups.