Exercise and Diet Effects in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Kidney Transplant Recipients

This 3-year Italian clinical trial tests whether a structured program of personalized exercise combined with dietary counseling can reduce cardiovascular risk in kidney transplant recipients, who face elevated heart disease risk compared to the general population. The study compares participants who receive tailored exercise prescriptions and nutrition guidance against those who receive only standard general lifestyle advice. Clinically stable kidney transplant recipients aged 30–69 who received their transplant between 6 months and 10 years ago and have adequate kidney function (eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73m²) may be eligible. Participation involves following a prescribed exercise and diet plan, regular clinic visits, blood tests, microbiome sampling, and quality of life questionnaires over 3 years. This summary was generated by AI to help patients understand the study in plain language.