Pro-hab Program for Kidney Complications
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The PRO-Active rehabilitation prior to Kidney Transplantation to ImproVe patient-centered recovery Evaluation trial tests an approach where people are supported to exercise, improve diet, and receive emotional support at home before and after kidney transplant surgery to understand the ideal process and benefits.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Daniel McIsaac, MD
Principal Investigator
The Ottawa Hospital
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people who are scheduled to have a kidney transplant. Participants should be able to take part in exercise and diet programs at home before and after their surgery.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Pre-transplant Pro-hab
Participants engage in a multimodal pro-hab program including exercise, diet improvement, and emotional support for at least 4 weeks prior to kidney transplant surgery
Post-transplant Pro-hab
Participants continue the pro-hab program for 18 weeks after discharge from kidney transplant surgery
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for patient-reported outcomes and program adherence
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Pro-hab program
Trial Overview
The study tests a 'Pro-hab' program, which gives patients support with exercise, nutrition, and emotional well-being at home before and after kidney transplant surgery. The goal is to see if this helps recovery.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
The intervention is a multimodal pro-hab program delivered for at least 4 weeks prior to transplant and for 18 weeks after discharge from transplant surgery. The program will be supported virtually using an established, non-commercial platform available on computer, tablet or smartphone.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Lead Sponsor
OHRI ELEVATE Kidney Team Grants Competition
Collaborator
University of Ottawa Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Collaborator
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