Measuring Physical Frailty in People Being Evaluated for a Kidney Transplant
Tracks physical performance in adults evaluated for kidney transplant, before and after surgery.
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Registry title: Physical Performance Assessment in Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Key facts
- Where
- Martin, SlovakiaSee the site
Where in Slovakia
- Transplant-nephrology departmentMartin, SlovakiaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University Hospital, Martin
- Trial code
- NCT07338929
- Record updated
- 14 January 2026
- Original description
This prospective cohort study investigates physical frailty, assessed by the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), in patients evaluated for kidney transplantation. The study aims to compare SPPB scores before listing, annually during the waiting period, and after transplantation at 6 and 12 months. It also includes a control group of dialysis patients not eligible for transplantation to evaluate differences in physical performance. The goal is to understand how frailty impacts transplant outcomes and patient recovery.Read full original descriptionShow less
Physical Performance Assessment in Kidney Transplant Evaluation Using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)
This prospective cohort study investigates physical frailty, assessed by the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), in patients evaluated for kidney transplantation. The study aims to compare SPPB scores before listing, annually during the waiting period, and after transplantation at 6 and 12 months. It also includes a control group of dialysis patients not eligible for transplantation to evaluate differences in physical performance. The goal is to understand how frailty impacts transplant outcomes and patient recovery.
Inclusion: Adult patients (≥18 years) undergoing evaluation for kidney transplantation; Patients on dialysis; Ability and consent to participate.
Exclusion: Acute medical conditions prohibiting SPPB assessment; Non-adult patients; Patients unable to provide informed consent.