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Comparing Glycaemic Benefits of Active Versus Passive Lifestyle Intervention in Kidney Allograft Recipients

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Obesity
Transplantation of Kidney
Post Transplantation Diabetes Mellitus
Interventions
Other: Control
Behavioral: Active lifestyle intervention
Registration Number
NCT02233491
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Brief Summary

Post-transplantation diabetes mellitus (PTDM) is a common medical complication after kidney transplantation, related to both transplant-specific and generic risk factors, and is associated with major complications after transplantation. The current PTDM Consensus Report recommends lifestyle modification (e.g. weight loss, dietary modification, structured exercise program) as the first line therapy of choice. No recommendation is given with regards to how such guidance should be delivered. In addition no clinical evidence exists to suggest lifestyle modification provides any sustained glycaemic benefits for kidney allograft recipients.

While in the general population the benefits of lifestyle modification have been well documented with regards to attenuation of both pre-diabetic and diabetic states in the context of randomised controlled trials, no similar level of evidence exists post kidney transplantation.

This prospective randomised controlled trial is designed to compare active versus passive lifestyle intervention post kidney transplantation, to determine changes in cardio-metabolic risk profile over the course of the intervention.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
130
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age>18, kidney allograft only, functioning allograft (not on dialysis), 3-24 months post-transplant
Exclusion Criteria
  • Organ transplant recipient, pre-existing diabetes, pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ControlControlThis group will be counselled in clinic by clinicians about the risks of glucose intolerance and will receive leaflets outlining lifestyle modification advice. The leaflets include advice on healthy eating, exercise and the importance of weight loss. However there will be no dietician referral, psychosocial intervention or focused exercise and weight loss monitoring programme. Follow up will be at routine clinic visits only where lifestyle modification advice will be reinforced as per usual clinical practise.
Active interventionActive lifestyle interventionThis group will receive active lifestyle modification intervention and will consist of dietician referral, graded exercise programme and weight loss advice. The dietician will be supported by Clinical Psychology services and our collaboration with a recognised expert in behavioural change therapy. The dietician will be trained with motivational interviewing skills and psychological tools will be utilised to support the active lifestyle intervention.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Glucose metabolism6 months

Change in insulin secretion, insulin resistance and disposition index (insulin secretion x insulin sensitivity) between baseline and post-intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Difference in HbA1c6 months
Change in lipid profile6 months
Incidence of Impaired Glucose Tolerance6 months
Commencement of glucose-lowering therapy6 months
Physical changes (weight, body mass index, waist-hip ration and triceps fold thickness)6 months
Change in blood pressure6 months
Change in urine albumin-creatinine ratio6 months
Incidence of Post-Transplantation Diabetes Mellitus6 months
Incidence of Impaired Fasting Glucose6 months
Change in physical activity6 months

Incremental Shuttle Walk Tests, Duke Activity Status Index and GP Physical Activity Questionnaire respectively

Change in creatinine6 months
Change in psychological well-being6 months

EQ5D - quality of life and health status Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) Situational Motivation Scale (SMS)

Patient survival6 months and then 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-years post transplantation

Electronic tagging to national data registries

Allograft survival6 months and then 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-years post transplantation

Electronic tagging to national data registries

Hospitalization6 months and then 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-years post transplantation

Electronic tagging to national data registries

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

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