Program to help overweight patients prepare for kidney transplant
Feasibility Study for the Comprehensive Overweight/Obesity Management Pre-Kidney Transplant (COMPKT) Program
This study is testing a program to help overweight patients get ready for kidney transplants by teaching them about healthy living and weight loss, especially focusing on the needs of the Black community.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Virginia Commonwealth University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Richmond, Virginia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06688825 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project is a feasibility study aimed at assisting overweight and obese patients awaiting kidney transplants through a comprehensive management program. It includes patient education using a proven weight loss curriculum and technology tools to promote healthy lifestyle choices. The intervention is designed to help these patients meet the necessary criteria for transplantation, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by the Black community in accessing kidney transplants. A multi-disciplinary team, including nurses, pharmacists, and dietitians, will work together to implement this program.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults on the kidney transplant waiting list with a BMI greater than 35 kg/m2.
Not a fit: Patients who are children, prisoners, or pregnant women will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the eligibility of overweight patients for kidney transplants.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using multi-faceted approaches for weight management in transplant candidates, making this approach promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * on the waiting list for kidney transplant at VCUHS * BMI greater than 35 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Children, prisoners, pregnant women
Where this trial is running
Richmond, Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, Virginia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Evan Sisson — Virginia Commonwealth University
- Study coordinator: Evan Sisson
- Email: emsisson@vcu.edu
- Phone: 804-828-8076
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.