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Pre-Surgery bootcamp may boost kidney transplant recovery

NCT ID NCT07696624

Disease control Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This trial tests a home-based program of exercise, breathing exercises, nutrition advice, and emotional support for people waiting for a kidney transplant. Participants start the program at least 4 weeks before surgery and continue for 18 weeks after leaving the hospital. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helps improve recovery and quality of life.

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Active substance
Pro-hab program (exercise, breathing, nutrition, and psychosocial support)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could become a standard way to help kidney transplant patients recover faster and feel better after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility trial, so results may not apply to all patients. The program requires significant effort and commitment, which may be challenging for some.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 45 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2027

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Expected to finish

Mar 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Scheduled, or on the pathway, for kidney transplant surgery * Expected surgery date between at least 4 weeks from enrollment * Access to internet-enabled device * Email address Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to read and communicate in English * Cognitive impairment preventing ability to provide informed consent independently * No telephone/cell phone * Any of the following cardiovascular conditions: 1. Severe valvular heart disease that limits a patient's ability to ambulate on level ground, or is associated with syncope or dyspnea 2. Severe cardiac dysrhythmias that limit a patient's ability to ambulate on level ground, or is associated with syncope or dyspnea 3. Recent myocardial infarction (within 6 weeks prior to enrollment - based on the Heart and Stroke Foundation's HeartWalk program)

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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; complications Surgery

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Ottawa Hospital

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada

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