Prehabilitation program for kidney transplant candidates
Enabling Access to Prehabilitation for Kidney Transplant Candidates Who Are Frail
NA · The Methodist Hospital Research Institute · NCT06886256
This study is testing if using wearable sensors during exercise can help kidney transplant candidates get stronger and better prepared for their surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Ages | 55 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Methodist Hospital Research Institute (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06886256 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study evaluates the feasibility of using wearable sensors to monitor frail kidney transplant candidates during supervised exercise sessions. Participants will wear devices such as heart rate monitors and smartwatches to collect data on their physical activity. The information gathered will be transferred to a mobile health platform, aiming to inform future studies that tailor exercise regimens based on real-time sensor feedback. The study focuses on improving prehabilitation strategies for individuals awaiting kidney transplants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are frail adults aged 55 or older who are being evaluated for kidney transplantation.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to exercise or have contraindications to physical activity may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the physical readiness of kidney transplant candidates, potentially leading to better surgical outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of wearable sensors in exercise monitoring is gaining traction, this specific application in kidney transplant candidates is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult Frail patients who are being evaluated for kidney transplant at Houston Methodist Hospital 2. Male or Female, aged 55 or older 3. Provision of signed and dated informed consent by the participant 4. Willingness to comply with study procedures and the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inability or contraindication to exercise 2. Refusal to participate 3. Inability to consent or effectively communicate
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- Houston Methodist Hospital System — Houston, Texas, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Atyia Dhala, MD — The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Darrel Cleere, BSN CCRP
- Email: dwcleere@houstonmethodist.org
- Phone: 713-441-6232
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.
Conditions: Kidney Transplantation, Frailty, Chronic Kidney Insufficiency