Virtually Supervised Exercise for Kidney Transplant Candidates
Trial ID or NCT#
NCT05355545
Status
RECRUITING
Purpose
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.
Official Title
Virtually Supervised Exercise for Kidney Transplant Candidates
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to 100 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
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 - 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
Investigator(s)
Christine Kee Liu
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Contact
Christine Liu, MD
650-723-1365
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