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Official title Pro-social Power Training Activity for Aging and Well-being With Chronic Kidney Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06089057
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a pilot trial of a 16-week physical activity and power training program among up to 30 Veterans/arm with advanced chronic kidney disease. The trial aims to test whether the program is tolerable to Veterans.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults
You may be able to join if
- Participant's nephrologist and/or primary care physician agree that participant may enroll in trial
- Participants classified as pre-frail per Fried Frailty phenotype due to slowness (time taken to walk 15 feet is greater than 6 seconds) in Aim 1, OR...
- "For health or physical reasons, do you have difficulty in walking a mile (5-6 blocks)?", OR
- "If no, have you changed the way you walk half a mile (5-6 blocks) because of underlying health problems?", OR
- "For health or physical reasons, do you have difficulty in climbing 1 flight of stairs (10 steps)?", OR
You likely can't join if
- Myocardial infarction or unstable angina within the prior six months based on electronic medical record review or self-report
- Uncontrolled cardiac arrythmia within the prior six months based on electronic medical record review or self-report
- Systolic blood pressure \> 180 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure \> 110 mm Hg on more than one occasion within prior six months based on...
- Cerebrovascular event and/or transient ischemic attack within prior six months based on electronic medical record review or self-report
- Abnormal cardiac stress test within the past year based on electronic medical record review or self-report
- Hemoglobin of 10 g/dL or less based on electronic medical record review or self-report
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participant's nephrologist and/or primary care physician agree that participant may enroll in trial
- Participants classified as pre-frail per Fried Frailty phenotype due to slowness (time taken to walk 15 feet is greater than 6 seconds) in Aim 1, OR who report 'YES' to any of the following:
- "For health or physical reasons, do you have difficulty in walking a mile (5-6 blocks)?", OR
- "If no, have you changed the way you walk half a mile (5-6 blocks) because of underlying health problems?", OR
- "For health or physical reasons, do you have difficulty in climbing 1 flight of stairs (10 steps)?", OR
- "If no, have you changed the way you climb 1 flight of stairs (10 steps) because of health problems?"
- Myocardial infarction or unstable angina within the prior six months based on electronic medical record review or self-report
- Uncontrolled cardiac arrythmia within the prior six months based on electronic medical record review or self-report
- Systolic blood pressure \> 180 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure \> 110 mm Hg on more than one occasion within prior six months based on electronic medical record review or self-report
- Cerebrovascular event and/or transient ischemic attack within prior six months based on electronic medical record review or self-report
- Abnormal cardiac stress test within the past year based on electronic medical record review or self-report
- Hemoglobin of 10 g/dL or less based on electronic medical record review or self-report
- Class IV heart failure based on electronic medical record review or self-report
- Dyspnea and/or chest pain at rest
- Dependence on wheelchair for mobility
- Permanent residence in nursing home or other long-term care facility
- Terminal illness or other hospice-qualifying medical condition
- Planned move away from middle Tennessee within the next year
- Planned major surgery in the next six months
- Blindness
- Concurrent enrollment in physical therapy or structured exercise program
- Anticipated dialysis or kidney transplant in upcoming three months
- Non-English speaking
- Severe cognitive impairment based on electronic medical record review or self-report
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.