Weight loss program aims to get obese patients off the inactive transplant list

NCT ID NCT02986243

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: University of Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 6-month exercise and personalized diet plan can help patients with obesity (BMI 40-44) lose weight so they can become active on the kidney transplant waiting list. Ten adults who are currently listed as 'inactive' due to their weight will follow a fitness program at a specific gym and receive nutrition guidance. The main goal is to see how much weight they lose by the end of the program.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Exercise and personalized diet plan
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could help more patients with obesity qualify for a kidney transplant, improving their chances of receiving one.
What could go wrong: This is a very small study (10 people) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. Weight loss is hard to maintain, and the program requires access to a specific gym and internet.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

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