Prehabilitation program for kidney transplant patients
The Effects of an Interdisciplinary Treatment Approach in ESRD Patients: a Randomised Controlled Trial
This study is testing if a special program that includes nutrition and exercise support can help kidney transplant patients get healthier before their surgery compared to just using an informational app.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Erlangen, Bavaria) |
| Trial ID | NCT06040281 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a comprehensive prehabilitation program that includes intensive nutritional and exercise support for patients with chronic kidney disease awaiting kidney transplantation. Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which receives personalized support and a three-week inpatient rehabilitation, or a control group that only has access to an informational app. The study measures various outcomes such as body composition, physical performance, blood values, quality of life, and nutritional status over a one-year period. The goal is to determine if prehabilitation can improve outcomes for patients prior to transplantation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are on dialysis and willing to participate in a rehabilitation program.
Not a fit: Patients who are not physically or psychologically able to engage in exercise or nutritional counseling may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the physical and nutritional status of patients, potentially leading to better transplant outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with prehabilitation approaches in various surgical populations, suggesting potential success for this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must be on dialysis * Patients ≥ 18 years of age * Patients who own a smartphone * Patients must be willing to undergo inpatient rehabilitation within the project period * signed informed consent and data protection regulation Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are not psychologically or physically able to take part in exercise promotion measures and/or nutritional counselling as well as psychological offers * Patients who have already participated in a similar project
Where this trial is running
Erlangen, Bavaria
- Universitätsklinikum Erlangen — Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Helge Krusemark
- Email: helge.krusemark@uk-erlangen.de
- Phone: +4991318542966
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.