Study on Exercise and Blood Pressure in Chronic Kidney Disease
Sympatholysis in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Age
- 18 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 110 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Emory University · Other
This trial is looking for veterans with chronic kidney disease and kidney transplant recipients to understand their exercise limits and blood pressure changes during activity. Participants will need to exercise on a stationary bicycle as part of the study.
You may be able to join if
- I am a veteran with Stage III or IV chronic kidney disease.
- I am a kidney transplant recipient with some kidney function.
- I am a veteran aged 18 to 75 without kidney disease as a control.
- I exercise less than 20 minutes twice a week.
- I am willing and able to follow the study rules.
You may not be able to join if
- I have severe chronic kidney disease with very low kidney function.
- I have metabolic alkalosis with high serum bicarbonate levels.
- I have ongoing drug or alcohol abuse.
- I have diabetes-related nerve damage.
- I have a serious systemic disease affecting my survival.
- I have severe anemia with low hemoglobin levels.
- I have congestive heart failure or a low heart function.
- I am pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe purpose of this study is to find out why patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have poor exercise capacity and what causes an increase in blood pressure during exercise (i.e. increased adrenaline levels, or decreased ability of blood vessels to dilate).
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