Move More and Sit Less for People with Chronic Kidney Disease
Sit Less, Interact and Move More (SLIMM) 2 Study
['FUNDING_R01'] · UTAH STATE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM--UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · NIH-11115869
This program helps people with chronic kidney disease replace sitting with light stepping and social interactions to boost daily movement.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UTAH STATE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM--UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11115869 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you join, you would wear an activity tracker and get guidance to swap some sitting time for casual stepping and brief social interactions. The team uses step counts and sedentary time from monitors plus simple fitness tests like a 6-minute walk to track progress. The approach was tested in an earlier pilot with 106 participants and showed short-term increases in steps and less sitting. The larger study aims to find ways to keep those changes going and to learn which patients benefit most.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults with chronic kidney disease who are mostly sedentary but can walk short distances and participate in light stepping activities are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who are non-ambulatory, have severe mobility limitations, or cannot safely replace sitting with stepping are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help people with CKD reduce sitting time, increase daily steps, and improve physical function and metabolic health.
How similar studies have performed: A prior pilot randomized trial showed increased stepping and reduced sedentary time at 20 weeks but those gains were smaller by week 24, so longer-term benefit remains uncertain.
Where this research is happening
SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES
- UTAH STATE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM--UNIVERSITY OF UTAH — SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BEDDHU, SRINIVASAN — UTAH STATE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM--UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
- Study coordinator: BEDDHU, SRINIVASAN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.