Assessing exercise capacity in kidney transplant recipients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the factors influencing the distance covered in a 6-minute walk test among kidney transplant recipients. It focuses on patients who are at least six months post-transplant and have not engaged in regular exercise. By analyzing the determinants of exercise capacity, the study seeks to provide insights into the physical rehabilitation needs of this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with kidney transplantation
* At least 6 months after the kidney transplant
* Being aged 18-65
* Not having regular exercise habits
* Voluntary participation in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a musculoskeletal problem that may interfere with the tests
* Having neurological impairment
* Having chronic lung disease
* Having had any cardiovascular event in the last 6 months

Where it's running

• Hacettepe University
  Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Merve Firat
• Email: mervefirat@ahievran.edu.tr
• Phone: +90 850 441 02 44

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.