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Home-Based Exercise for Chronic Kidney Disease
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Led By Elizabeth C Lorenz, MD
Research Sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine
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Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 year
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will study whether exercising at home can help improve physical function in people waiting for a kidney transplant.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with any stage of chronic kidney disease who are frail or pre-frail, as measured by specific criteria. They must be able to consent to research and pass a submaximal exercise test if not approved for kidney transplantation. Those with severe heart, lung conditions, or needing multiple organ transplants cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an 8-week home-based exercise program's effectiveness in improving physical function, frailty parameters, SPPB scores (a measure of balance and mobility), quality of life, activity levels, and reducing hospitalizations among kidney transplant candidates.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While the trial does not list specific side effects due to its nature focusing on exercise intervention rather than medication, participants may experience typical exercise-related discomforts such as muscle soreness or fatigue.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 1 year
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 year
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Short Physical Performance Battery score
Secondary outcome measures
Change in exhaustion
Change in gait speed
Change in grip strength
+4 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be asked to complete an 8-week home-based exercise intervention
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Baylor College of MedicineLead Sponsor
1,001 Previous Clinical Trials
6,002,160 Total Patients Enrolled
Mayo ClinicOTHER
3,205 Previous Clinical Trials
3,766,764 Total Patients Enrolled
Elizabeth C Lorenz, MDPrincipal InvestigatorBaylor College of Medicine
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I failed the exercise test and am not approved for a kidney transplant.I am 18 years old or older.I am under 18 years old.I am considered frail or almost frail based on my health assessment.I have serious health issues like heart problems or need for constant oxygen.I am not considered frail according to my physical health tests.I have chronic kidney disease.I am being considered for a transplant of more than one organ.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Intervention
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How many participants are enrolled in this clinical exploration?
"Affirmative. As evidenced on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical investigation is presently recruiting volunteers and was first listed in December of 2020. 40 participants are needed from one centre for the trial to be completed."
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Is this experiment open to new participants?
"This clinical trial is currently seeking participants, with the initial post date being December 21st 2020 and last edited on February 10th 2022. The information can be found on clinicaltrials.gov."
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