Home exercise program for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease
Official title: 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
Run by Turku University Hospital · NCT06935786 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 40 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Turku University Hospital Government |
| Locations | 3 sites (Pori and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 21, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2031 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2031 |
| Registry record updated | April 20, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06935786 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Previous studies have shown that physical rehabilitation can improve outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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Turku University Hospital
Turku, Finland Recruiting -
Vaasa Central Hospital
Vaasa, Finland Recruiting -
Satasairaala Hospital
Pori, Finland Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tapio Hellman, MD, PhD — Turku University Hospital and University of Turku
- Study coordinator: Markus Hakamäki, MD, PhD
- Email: markus.hakamaki@tyks.fi
- Phone: +35823130000
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.