Plain-English translation of NCT04044963 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research study is testing whether a structured exercise program before kidney transplant surgery can improve your physical strength and recovery. If you're assigned to the exercise group, you'll work with a trained instructor to do a mix of aerobic, resistance, and flexibility exercises 4–5 days per week leading up to your transplant. The study will track how you feel, your energy level, and your physical abilities before surgery, right before your transplant, and for 6 months afterward.
People waiting for kidney transplants often become weaker and more tired due to their kidney disease. This study wants to find out whether exercising before surgery can help patients be in better physical condition when they have their transplant, which might help them recover faster and feel better sooner after the operation.
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You'll start with baseline visits where researchers measure your fitness, energy level, and quality of life through walking tests, strength tests, and surveys. If you're in the exercise group, you'll exercise at home 4–5 days per week with guidance from a trained instructor and written instructions—the study provides resistance bands to help. You'll have follow-up visits every 3 months before your transplant, then shortly before surgery, and then regularly for 6 months after transplant, with additional brief surveys in the first few weeks post-surgery.
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