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NCT Number: NCT02986243

Preparing for Kidney Transplant by Attaining a Healthy Weight

The purpose of this study is to determine if an assigned physical fitness program will result in weight loss to prepare patients for kidney transplant.

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Key information

Conditions

Kidney Transplant

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

The goal of this study is to prepare subjects for kidney transplant. Patients who are in need of a kidney transplant but are unable to be place on the wait list due to weight will be enrolled in a six month workout program. The workout program will consist of counseling from a registered dietician, personal training from certified trainers and constant health monitoring.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult patients over 18 years of age and older but less than 65
  • All patients who are currently listed as "inactive" on the University of Chicago kidney transplant wait list
  • Those with a body mass index of 40-44
  • Those with access to the Internet
  • Have transportation to the fitness center (Formula Fitness Center at Union Station location)

Exclusion criteria

  • Those patients who are listed "inactive" on the wait-list due to co-morbid conditions other than obesity
  • Those who are unwilling to attend fitness center appointments
  • Those who do not have adequate transportation to the fitness center
  • Those who do not have access to the Internet
  • Those who are not comfortable navigating and using the Internet

Treatment and study plan

Exercise

Other

6 months worth of exercise regimen

Diet plan

Dietary Supplement

Each subject will receive a personalized diet plan from nutritionist.

Primary outcomes

  1. Weight Loss

    Time frame: 6 months

    The difference in starting weight and ending weight six months after beginning exercise program will be measured.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Chicago

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Registry information

Acronym: FFC

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Dec 8, 2016
Registry last updated
Mar 9, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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