Can lifting weights protect transplanted kidneys?

NCT ID NCT07370727

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Fundación Universitaria del Area Andina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week supervised strength training program, done at different speeds, can improve kidney function and metabolic health in people who have received a kidney transplant. Twelve adults aged 18-50 with stable kidney function will be randomly assigned to one of two exercise groups. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers of kidney health, cholesterol, blood sugar, and waist size.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Velocity-based resistance training (exercise program)
What this could lead to: If this works, it could show that a specific type of strength training helps protect kidney function and reduce heart disease risk in kidney transplant recipients.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early trial with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise may not improve kidney function as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome metabolic syndrome X

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS KIDNEY TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS METABOLIC SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Colombia
RECRUITING

Bogotá, Bogota D.C., 0000, Colombia

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