Virtual Exercise Program for Kidney Failure
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this RCT is to address the feasibility of conducting a 12-week virtual pre-habilitation intervention, which includes exercise and education, in kidney transplant candidates. The intervention also includes a 5-month maintenance phase with independent home exercises (maximum of 8 months of intervention/ended early if the participant undergoes a kidney transplant). The main questions it aims to answer are: * estimate the proportion of screened patients who meet eligibility criteria * estimate the proportion of eligible patients who consent to randomization * estimate the proportion of patients who adhere to the interventions * estimate follow-up completion rates * inform the calculation of sample size requirements for a full-scale RCT * assess the acceptability of the intervention by the participants. Participants in the control group will receive usual outpatient care.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It focuses on exercise and education for kidney transplant candidates.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Virtual Home-based Physical Pre-habilitation for kidney failure?
Research shows that telerehabilitation, which involves exercise programs delivered via video calls, can help improve physical performance in older adults and those recovering from hospital stays. This suggests that a virtual exercise program could be beneficial for people with kidney failure as well.12345
Is the virtual exercise program safe for people with kidney failure?
Research shows that home-based exercise programs, including virtual and remote guidance, are generally safe for people with chronic kidney disease, including those awaiting kidney transplantation. These programs have been designed to be safe and effective in improving physical fitness and overall health.678910
How is the Virtual Home-based Physical Pre-habilitation treatment different from other treatments for kidney failure?
The Virtual Home-based Physical Pre-habilitation treatment is unique because it allows patients with kidney failure to engage in exercise programs from home using virtual guidance, which can improve their physical function and readiness for kidney transplantation. This approach is different from traditional in-person rehabilitation as it provides remote supervision and flexibility, making it more accessible for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a center.67111213
Research Team
Tania Janaudis-Ferreira, PhD
Principal Investigator
Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC)
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for English or French-speaking adults over 18 with end-stage kidney disease who are frail to very frail and on the transplant list at specific Canadian hospitals. They must be able to use videoconferencing, either alone or with help, but those without internet can borrow a tablet.Inclusion Criteria
Trial Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Pre-habilitation
Participants undergo a 12-week virtual home-based supervised exercise program with educational components
Maintenance
Participants continue with a 5-month maintenance phase involving independent home exercises
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the intervention
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Virtual Home-based Physical Pre-habilitation (Behavioural Intervention)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Lead Sponsor
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
Collaborator