Physical Performance Assessment in Kidney Transplant Evaluation Using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to understand physical frailty in adults evaluated for kidney transplantation by assessing their physical performance with the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). It compares SPPB scores before listing for transplant, annually during the waiting period, and at 6 and 12 months after transplantation. The study also includes a control group of dialysis patients not eligible for transplant listing to examine differences in physical function and how frailty might affect transplant outcomes and recovery. Participants include adults being evaluated for kidney transplantation who are either placed on the waiting list or considered unsuitable and on dialysis. SPPB assessments will be conducted at baseline, annually during evaluation or waiting, and for transplant recipients at 6 and 12 months after surgery. This approach allows monitoring of physical performance changes over time in both groups. During the study, participants will undergo regular physical performance testing with the SPPB to measure frailty status. Researchers will track changes in scores ranging from 0 to 12 to categorize frailty levels and analyze how these relate to transplant outcomes like graft function and survival. The study lasts 3 to 5 years, providing insights into frailty progression and potential ways to improve physical function before transplantation.

Physical Performance Assessment in Kidney Transplant Evaluation