University of Illinois at Chicago
This research is being done to better understand the impact of the use of a specific physical activity training program (GH Method) in dialysis/kidney disease patients.
The 12-Month Randomized Trial Group will include a total of 150 patients from UI Health (≥ 18 years of age), who are on dialysis, or have chronic kidney disease stage 4 (CKD 4 = GFR between 15 and 29) or have chronic kidney disease stage 5 (CKD 5 = GFR below 15) and are considered clinically debilitated by their direct healthcare professional will be enrolled. Randomization will be a 2:1 ratio (100 intervention, 50 control). The intervention arm will perform a 12-month exercise intervention which involves two days a week of personalized exercise rehabilitation. The control arm will receive no…
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically debilitated patients, currently on dialysis, or have CKD 4 (GFR between 15 and 29), or have CKD 5 (GFR below 15), or post- kidney transplant (for PPKT Subgroup only) as stated by patient's health care professional. * Adequate cognitive ability to complete the questionnaires, give consent for the study and follow the physical and diet instructions Exclusion Criteria: * cardiac/pulmonary disease that contraindicate the physical training * Unable to give consent * Unable to travel to the training center
Participants will attend 2 muscle therapy sessions a week for 12 months, for one hour each.
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