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Exercise program for kidney transplant recipients

Official title: Structured Program of Exercise for Recipients of Kidney Transplantation

Run by University of California, San Francisco · NCT04954690 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether a structured exercise program can help older patients waiting for a kidney transplant improve their physical function and walking ability compared to those who just receive regular care.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages50 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment136 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of California, San Francisco
Academic / other
Locations1 site (San Francisco, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 22, 2022
Main results expectedJuly 2026
Study endsJuly 2029
Registry record updatedOctober 16, 2023
Trial IDNCT04954690 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals aged 50 and older who are on dialysis and have a living donor kidney.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are already participating in an exercise program or are non-English speakers may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured exercise program for older patients awaiting kidney transplantation. It will compare the outcomes of participants engaged in the exercise program against those receiving usual care. The study will involve 72 participants and assess changes in physical function and walking ability over an 8-week period and at 3 months post-transplant. An initial adaptation phase will gather feedback from patient-caregiver dyads to refine the intervention before the main trial begins.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance physical function and overall health outcomes for older kidney transplant recipients.

How similar studies have gone: While the concept of prehabilitation has been explored in other surgical populations, this specific approach for kidney transplant recipients is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

* On hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
* Age ≥ 50 years
* SPPB score ≤ 10
* Telephone access
* Internet access
* Having a living donor kidney

Exclusion Criteria:

* Already in an exercise program
* Non-English speakers

Where it's running

  • Connie Frank Center for Kidney Transplantation at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center
    San Francisco, California, United States     Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Anoop Sheshadri, MD, MAS — University of California, San Francisco
  • Study coordinator: Anoop Sheshadri, MD, MAS
  • Email: anoop.sheshadri@ucsf.edu
  • Phone: 415-221-4810

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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.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.