Clinical trial for Chronic Kidney Disease 5D
Official title Kidney Transplant Improvement Through New Exercise Training to Increase Capacity
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07446296
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to find out if an online exercise program is safe, easy to use, and effective for improving physical activity and function in people waiting for a kidney transplant.
- Who it's for
- This study is looking for adults who are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant.
- What's involved
- Participants will wear a wrist activity tracker and answer health questionnaires. Those in the exercise group will also join online exercise classes at home for 12 weeks, followed by another 12 weeks without reminders.
- Time commitment
- The study involves a one-week baseline period and a 24-week exercise phase, requiring participants to wear a tracker and complete surveys.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 60 and older
You may be able to join if
- be at least 60 years old
- receive transplant care at Penn Medicine
- be on the kidney transplant waiting list
- speak and comprehend English
- be able to walk
You likely can't join if
- Have had a myocardial infarction or a stroke in the 3 months immediately prior to enrollment
- Be unable to self-monitor with study devices (i.e., have a condition such as dementia)
- Not cleared by PARQ or receive written medical clearance to exercise
- Participate in another physical activity study
- Have any other reason they do not expect to be able to complete the study
See the full eligibility criteria
- be at least 60 years old
- receive transplant care at Penn Medicine
- be on the kidney transplant waiting list
- speak and comprehend English
- be able to walk
- have at least one physical function limitation OR at least one frailty metric
- have access to a device capable of connecting to the Internet and downloading an application
- be able to provide written informed consent
- be cleared for participant via the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) verified against medical record or via written medical clearance from a clinician
- Have had a myocardial infarction or a stroke in the 3 months immediately prior to enrollment
- Be unable to self-monitor with study devices (i.e., have a condition such as dementia)
- Not cleared by PARQ or receive written medical clearance to exercise
- Participate in another physical activity study
- Have any other reason they do not expect to be able to complete the study
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 60 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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