Virtually Supervised Exercise for Kidney Transplant Candidates
United States80 participantsStarted 2023-12-18
Plain-language summary
This study is examining whether a virtually supervised exercise program can improve physical function in persons who are awaiting kidney transplant. The investigators will compare the results to a similar group of persons who receive a health education program.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥ 18 years old
* Listed for kidney transplant
* Positive answers (e.g. yes) to one of the following:
* current difficulty with climbing up 10 stairs,
* has changed in the past year how they climb 10 stairs
* current difficulty with walking a 0.5 mile (5-6 blocks)
* has changed in past year in how they walk 0.5 mile (5-6 blocks)
* documented performance of 430 meters or less on the six minute walk test in the past 12 months
* documented performance of 9 points or less on the Short Physical Performance Battery in the past 24 months
* documented performance of less than 3 points or less on the five times sit to stand test in the past 24 months
* Demonstrated ability to stand up independently from a seated position and then sit back down without using their arms or an assistive device in the past 24 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Does not speak English or Spanish
* Nursing home resident
* Severe low vision (≥20/200 with corrective lens)
* Severe hearing loss even with use of amplification preventing communication
* Unstable angina or uncontrolled arrhythmia
* Supplemental oxygen therapy
* Myocardial infarction, major heart surgery, stroke, venous thromboembolism, hip fracture, hip or knee replacement in past six months (temporary exclusion)
* ≥ 3 errors on the Six Item Screener
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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Change in performance on 30 second sit to stand test