Virtually Supervised Exercise for Kidney Transplant Candidates
This study is examining whether a virtually supervised exercise program can improve physical function in persons who are awaiting kidney transplant. The investigators will compare the results to a similar group of persons who receive a health education program.
• ≥ 18 years old
• Listed for kidney transplant
• Positive answers (e.g. yes) to one of the following:
‣ current difficulty with climbing up 10 stairs,
⁃ has changed in the past year how they climb 10 stairs
⁃ current difficulty with walking a 0.5 mile (5-6 blocks)
⁃ has changed in past year in how they walk 0.5 mile (5-6 blocks)
⁃ documented performance of 430 meters or less on the six minute walk test in the past 12 months
⁃ documented performance of 9 points or less on the Short Physical Performance Battery in the past 24 months
⁃ documented performance of less than 3 points or less on the five times sit to stand test in the past 24 months
• Demonstrated ability to stand up independently from a seated position and then sit back down without using their arms or an assistive device in the past 24 months