Home exercise program for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease

SEDentary Lifestyle, Mortality and Major Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Chronic KIDney Disease. A Prospective Multicenter Follow-up Protocol With a Nested Randomized Controlled Trial of Physical Education Benefits - The SEDKID Study

Not applicable Interventional Turku University Hospital · NCT06935786

This study is testing whether a simple home exercise program can help people with advanced chronic kidney disease feel better and improve their overall health.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment400 (estimated)
Ages40 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorTurku University Hospital Government
Locations3 sites (Pori and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06935786 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to determine the benefits of a simple home exercise program for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). It includes both an interventional component with exercise training and an observational component to assess the relationship between cardiovascular health, kidney function, and exercise capacity. The study will track various health outcomes, including mortality, cardiovascular events, and quality of life, while also analyzing blood tests and X-rays. The goal is to identify patients who may benefit from renal replacement therapy and improve their prognosis through physical rehabilitation.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals over 40 years old with an estimated glomerular filtration rate of less than 20 ml/min/1.73m2, indicating advanced CKD.

Not a fit: Patients who are already on maintenance dialysis or have a prognosis of less than 6 months due to other clinical conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of life and reduce mortality rates for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that physical rehabilitation can improve outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease, suggesting that this approach may be effective.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \>40 years
* Estimated glomerular filtration rate \< 20ml/min/1.73m2 (CKD stage 4-5)
* Informed consent from the patient is received

Exclusion Criteria:

* Maintenance dialysis dependency before inclusion
* Pregnant women
* Patient's lack of commitment to follow-up
* Chronic or acute clinical condition with a prognosis less than 6 months
* Amputated lower limbs

Where this trial is running

Pori and 2 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Chronic Kidney DiseaseCardiovascular DiseasesFrailtyRenal Replacement TherapyMortalityHospitalisationsExercise ProgramQuality of Life
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.