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Study identifier: NCT04044963 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 30, 2026
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The Effect of a Prehabilitation Exercise Program on Physical Functioning for Patients Undergoing Kidney Transplantation

Condition: End Stage Renal Disease  ·  Sponsor: University of British Columbia

PhaseNA
Planned participants150
Who can joinAll sexes, 19 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

Pre-operative physical functioning has been acknowledged as a factor influencing post-operative complication risk, recovery progression and mortality risk. Current guidelines have yet to focus on the pre-operative period as a potential target to improve levels of physical functioning before renal transplantation. This project proposes the introduction of an exercise intervention pre-operatively to mitigate functional decline pre-operatively and improve post-operative outcomes following renal transplantation. We hypothesize that a home-based exercise prehabilitation program prior to kidney transplantation will result in improved functional outcomes including the 6-minute walk test, 60-second timed sit to stand, Fried Frailty Score, quality of life and fatigue. Further we hypothesize that prehabilitation will result in improved outcomes regarding post-operative recovery, complication rate, length of stay and mortality. Objectives A) Identify whether a prehabilitation program can mitigate functional decline pre-operatively regarding walking speed, strength, endurance, quality of life and fatigue B) To determine whether a tailored home-based exercise program prior to kidney transplantation is feasible with regards to adherence in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). C) To determine if a prehabilitation program results in improved clinical outcomes within one week following Kidney Transplantation (KT) as well as at 30 and 90 days incl…

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Christopher Nguan, MD  ·  6048755961  ·  chris.nguan@ubcurology.com

Colin E Davey, Mkin  ·  7789951193  ·  colin.davey@alumni.ubc.ca

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Locations (1)

Vancouver General HospitalVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaRecruiting

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