RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06886256

Prehabilitation for Kidney Transplant Candidates

Enabling Access to Prehabilitation for Kidney Transplant Candidates Who Are Frail

Sponsor

The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

Enrollment

15 participants

Start Date

Mar 26, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Frailty Kidney Transplantation Chronic Kidney Insufficiency

Summary

This interventional trial seeks to determine the feasibility of wearable sensors to provide data from patients while undergoing supervised exercise.

Eligibility

Min Age: 55 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a prehabilitation program — a structured exercise and wellness program given before surgery — to improve the physical fitness and outcomes of frail older adults waiting for a kidney transplant at Houston Methodist Hospital. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 55 years or older - You are being evaluated for a kidney transplant and have been identified as frail - You are able to give informed consent and commit to the study schedule **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a medical condition that prevents you from safely exercising - You refuse to participate - You are unable to consent or communicate effectively Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

DEVICEPolar H10 Heart Rate Monitor

Wearable sensors to capture movement-based data during physical therapy session. The Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor measures heart rate and will transfer the data to the mHealth app.

DEVICEEmpatica EmbracePlus

Wearable sensors to capture movement-based data during physical therapy session. The Empatica EmbracePlus measures physiological parameters and will transfer the data to the mHealth app.

DEVICEApple Watch Ultra 2

Wearable sensors to capture movement-based data during physical therapy session. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 measures heart rate, will transfer the data to the mHealth app, and will provide an alert when the heart rate is too high or too low.