Comparing muscle function and frailty in kidney transplant recipients
Comparison of Muscle Oxygenation, Functional Capacity, and Frailty in Kidney Transplant Recipients with and Without Inspiratory Muscle Weakness
This study looks at how weak breathing muscles affect the overall health and recovery of people who have received a kidney transplant.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06706492 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate and compare various health metrics, including respiratory function, muscle oxygenation, functional capacity, peripheral muscle strength, body composition, and levels of frailty in kidney transplant recipients. The participants will be categorized based on the presence or absence of inspiratory muscle weakness. By analyzing these factors, the study seeks to understand how inspiratory muscle weakness affects overall health and recovery in kidney transplant patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are kidney transplant recipients who are at least six months post-transplant and do not engage in regular exercise.
Not a fit: Patients with musculoskeletal problems, neurological impairments, chronic lung diseases, or recent cardiovascular events may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that improve rehabilitation strategies for kidney transplant recipients, enhancing their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored aspects of muscle function in transplant patients, this specific comparison of inspiratory muscle weakness is less commonly addressed, making it a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with kidney transplantation * At least 6 months after the kidney transplant * 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 this trial is running
Ankara
- Hacettepe University — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Merve Firat
- Email: mervefirat@ahievran.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 850 441 02 44
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.