Preventing weight gain and blood sugar problems after kidney transplant
Prevention of Weight Gain and Impaired Glucose Metabolism Post Kidney Transplantation: A Pilot and Feasibility Study
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11374419
This project offers a diet and activity program for people who have had a kidney transplant to help prevent weight gain and problems with blood sugar.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11374419 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you've recently had a kidney transplant, researchers will invite you to join a pilot program that gives personalized dietary guidance and support for increased physical activity while they monitor your weight, body fat, and blood sugar over time. The team will use careful measurements and regular follow-up to compare outcomes with usual care and determine whether the program is workable for transplant patients. This is a small, rigorous pilot meant to test feasibility and refine the approach before a larger trial. The study is designed to address limitations of earlier studies that had mixed results and higher risk of bias.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults who have recently received a kidney transplant and who can participate in a supervised diet and activity program are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People with established, insulin-treated diabetes at enrollment or those unable to follow dietary or activity guidance may not receive benefit from this prevention program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could reduce post-transplant weight gain and lower the risk of developing diabetes, protecting your overall health and your transplanted kidney.
How similar studies have performed: Earlier small or lower-quality trials of diet or diet-plus-activity after transplant have had mixed results, so this more rigorous pilot seeks clearer evidence.
Where this research is happening
KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER — KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: JAKICIC, JOHN M — UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: JAKICIC, JOHN M
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.
Conditions: Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiometabolic Disease, Cardiometabolic Disorder