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Graňák K, Vnučák M, Beliančinová M, Kleinová P, Blichová T, Pytliaková M, Dedinská I. Regular Physical Activity in the Prevention of Post-Transplant Diabetes Mellitus in Patients after Kidney Transplantation. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:1210. [PMID: 39202491 PMCID: PMC11356157 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60081210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024]
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Background and Objectives: Post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) is a significant risk factor for the survival of graft recipients and occurs in 10-30% of patients after kidney transplant (KT). PTDM is associated with premature cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Weight gain, obesity, and dyslipidemia are strong predictors of PTDM, and by modifying them with an active lifestyle it is possible to reduce the incidence of PTDM and affect the long-term survival of patients and grafts. The aim of our study was to determine the effect of regular physical activity on the development of PTDM and its risk factors in patients after KT. Materials and Methods: Participants in the study had to achieve at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical exertion per week. The study group (n = 22) performed aerobic or combined (aerobic + strength) types of sports activities. Monitoring was provided by the sports tracker (Xiaomi Mi Band 4 compatible with the Mi Fit mobile application). The control group consisted of 22 stable patients after KT. Each patient underwent an oral glucose tolerance test (oGTT) at the end of the follow-up. The patients in both groups have the same immunosuppressive protocol. The total duration of the study was 6 months. Results: The patients in the study group had significantly more normal oGTT results at 6 months compared to the control group (p < 0.0001). In the control group, there were significantly more patients diagnosed with PTDM (p = 0.0212) and with pre-diabetic conditions (impaired plasma glucose and impaired glucose tolerance) at 6 months (p = 0.0078). Conclusions: Regular physical activity after KT provides significant prevention against the development of pre-diabetic conditions and PTDM.
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- Karol Graňák
- Transplant-Nephrology Department, University Hospital Martin, Kollárova 2, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (K.G.)
- Department of I. Internal Medicine, University Hospital Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine of Comenius University, 03601 Martin, Slovakia
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- Transplant-Nephrology Department, University Hospital Martin, Kollárova 2, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (K.G.)
- Department of I. Internal Medicine, University Hospital Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine of Comenius University, 03601 Martin, Slovakia
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- Transplant-Nephrology Department, University Hospital Martin, Kollárova 2, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (K.G.)
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- Transplant-Nephrology Department, University Hospital Martin, Kollárova 2, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (K.G.)
- Department of I. Internal Medicine, University Hospital Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine of Comenius University, 03601 Martin, Slovakia
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- Transplant-Nephrology Department, University Hospital Martin, Kollárova 2, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (K.G.)
- Department of I. Internal Medicine, University Hospital Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine of Comenius University, 03601 Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Gastroenterological Internal Medicine, University Hospital Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine of Comenius University, 03601 Martin, Slovakia
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- Transplant-Nephrology Department, University Hospital Martin, Kollárova 2, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (K.G.)
- Department of I. Internal Medicine, University Hospital Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine of Comenius University, 03601 Martin, Slovakia
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O'Brien T, Rose K, Focht B, Al Kahlout N, Jensen T, Heareth K, Nori U, Daloul R. The feasibility of Technology, Application, Self-Management for Kidney (TASK) intervention in post-kidney transplant recipients using a pre/posttest design. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2023; 9:190. [PMID: 37993961 PMCID: PMC10664655 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-023-01417-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Weight gain after a kidney transplant remains a major problem that can lead to adverse effects on morbidity and mortality. The posttransplant phase provides a window of opportunity to improve the engagement of self-management of care for lifestyle modifications for diet and physical activity. The purpose of our study was to (1) test the feasibility of recruitment, retention, and adherence for using the Technology, Application, Self-Management for Kidney (TASK) intervention in post-kidney transplant recipients (≥ 18 years of age) at baseline, 4, 8, and 12 weeks; and (2) estimate the preliminary effects of the TASK intervention in producing change over time for blood pressure (BP), weight, fruits/vegetable intake, fiber intake, sodium intake, self-efficacy to exercise, and perceived stress. METHODS This study used a 12-week pre/posttest design using to test the feasibility of the TASK intervention. We applied paired t-tests and McNemar's test to compare the outcomes at weeks 4, 8, and 12. RESULTS We met our recruitment goal (N = 20) and found a 15% attrition rate (n = 3) at Week 12. Adherence rate among the study completers for recording daily food intake was 83-94% over the 12 weeks and for recording daily physical activity was 17-33% over the 12 weeks. We observed improvements over time for BP, weight, fruits/vegetable intake, fiber intake, and sodium intake; these differences were non-significant, although clinically important. We did find a significant difference from baseline to 12 weeks in weight reduction (p = 0.02), self-efficacy to exercise (p = 0.003), and perceived stress (p = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS The data suggest the TASK intervention was feasible for kidney recipients to use and resulted in weight control, increased self-efficacy to exercise, and decreased perceived stress. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov #:NCT05151445.
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- Tara O'Brien
- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Newton Hall, 1585 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210 , USA.
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- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Newton Hall, 1585 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210 , USA
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- The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology, 152 PAES, 305 Annie and John Glenn Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Newton Hall, 1585 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210 , USA
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- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Newton Hall, 1585 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210 , USA
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- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Newton Hall, 1585 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210 , USA
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- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 300 West 10Th Avenue Suite 1150, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program, Allegheny General Hospital, Erie, PA, 16505, USA
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Valencia-Morales ND, Rodríguez-Cubillo B, Loayza-López RK, Moreno de la Higuera MÁ, Sánchez-Fructuoso AI. Novel Drugs for the Management of Diabetes Kidney Transplant Patients: A Literature Review. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1265. [PMID: 37374048 DOI: 10.3390/life13061265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The management of diabetes and renal failure is changing thanks to the appearance of new drugs such as glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RA) and sodium-glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) that have benefits in terms of survival and cardiorenal protection. Based on the potential mechanisms of GLP1-RA, kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) could benefit from their effects. However, high-quality studies are needed to demonstrate these benefits, in the transplant population, especially those related to cardiovascular benefits and renal protection. Studies with SGLT2i performed in KTRs are much less potent than in the general population and therefore no benefits in terms of patient or graft survival have been clearly demonstrated in this population to date. Additionally, the most frequently observed side effects could be potentially harmful to this population profile, including severe or recurrent urinary tract infections and impaired kidney function. However, benefits demonstrated in KTRs are in line with a known potential effects in cardiovascular and renal protection, which may be essential for the outcome of transplant recipients. Better studies are still needed to confirm the benefits of these new oral antidiabetics in the renal transplant population. Understanding the characteristics of these drugs may be critical for KTRs to be able to benefit from their effects without being damaged. This review discusses the results of the most important published studies on KTRs with GLP1-RA and SGLT2i as well as the potential beneficial effects of these drugs. Based on these results, approximate suggestions for the management of diabetes in KTRs were developed.
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Morales Febles R, Marrero Miranda D, Jiménez Sosa A, González Rinne A, Cruz Perera C, Rodríguez-Rodríguez AE, Álvarez González A, Díaz Martín L, Negrín Mena N, Acosta Sørensen C, Pérez Tamajón L, Rodríguez Hernández A, González Rinne F, Dorta González A, Ledesma Pérez E, González Delgado A, Domínguez-Rodríguez A, García Baute MDC, Torres Ramírez A, Porrini E. Exercise and Prediabetes After Renal Transplantation (EXPRED-I): A Prospective Study. SPORTS MEDICINE - OPEN 2023; 9:32. [PMID: 37202497 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-023-00574-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) beyond 12 months (late PTDM) is a severe complication after renal transplantation. Late PTDM develops mostly in subjects with prediabetes. Although exercise may have a potential role in preventing late PTDM, there are no previous data on the effect of exercise in patients with prediabetes. MATERIAL AND METHODS The design was a 12-month exploratory study to test the capacity of exercise in reverting prediabetes in order to prevent late-PTDM. The outcome was the reversibility of prediabetes, assessed every 3 months with oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT). The protocol included an incremental plan of aerobic and/or strength training as well as an active plan for promoting adherence (telephone calls, digital technology, and visits). A priori, a sample size cannot be calculated which makes this an exploratory analysis. Based on previous studies, the spontaneous reversibility of prediabetes was 30% and the reversibility induced by exercise will account for another 30%, a total reversibility of 60% (p value < 0.05, assuming a potency of 85%). Ad interim analysis was performed during follow-up to test the certainty of this sample calculation. Patients beyond 12 months after renal transplantation with prediabetes were included. RESULTS The study was interrupted early due to efficacy after the evaluation of the follow-up of 27 patients. At the end of follow-up, 16 (60%) patients reverted to normal glucose levels at fasting (from 102.13 mg/dL ± 11 to 86.75 ± 6.9, p = 0.006) and at 120 min after the OGTTs (154.44 mg/dL ± 30 to 113.0 ± 13.1, p = 0.002) and 11 patients had persistent prediabetes (40%). Also, insulin sensitivity improved with the reversibility of prediabetes, compared to those with persistent prediabetes: 0.09 [0.08-0.11] versus 0.04 [0.01-0.07], p = 0.001 (Stumvoll index). Most needed at least one increment in the prescription of exercise and compliance. Finally, measures aimed at the improvement of compliance were successful in 22 (80%) patients. CONCLUSION Exercise training was effective to improve glucose metabolism in renal transplant patients with prediabetes. Exercise prescription must be conducted considering both the clinical characteristics of the patients and pre-defined strategy to promote adherence. The trial registration number of the study was NCT04489043.
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- Raúl Morales Febles
- Faculty of Medicine, University of La Laguna, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
- Research Unit, University Hospital of Canary Islands, La Laguna, Spain
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- Nephrology Department, University Hospital of Canary Islands, La Laguna, Spain
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- Research Unit, University Hospital of Canary Islands, La Laguna, Spain
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- Laboratory of Renal Function (LFR), Faculty of Medicine, University of La Laguna, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Canary Islands, La Laguna, Spain
- CIBER of Cardiovascular Diseases (CIBERCV), Madrid, Spain
- Faculty of Health Science, European University of Canary Islands, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of La Laguna, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
- Nephrology Department, University Hospital of Canary Islands, La Laguna, Spain
- Instituto de Tecnologías Biomédicas (ITB), Faculty of Medicine, University of La Laguna, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of La Laguna, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain.
- Research Unit, University Hospital of Canary Islands, La Laguna, Spain.
- Instituto de Tecnologías Biomédicas (ITB), Faculty of Medicine, University of La Laguna, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain.
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Barchfeld DC, Vagi RK, Lüdtke K, Schieffer E, Güler F, Einecke G, Jäger B, de Zwaan M, Nöhre M. Cognitive-behavioral and dietary weight loss intervention in adult kidney transplant recipients with overweight and obesity: Results of a pilot RCT study (Adi-KTx). Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1071705. [PMID: 37113542 PMCID: PMC10126341 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1071705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The obesity epidemic and its health consequences have not spared the population of kidney transplant (KTx) candidates and recipients. In addition, KTx recipients are susceptible to weight gain after transplantation. Overweight and obesity after KTx are strongly associated with adverse outcomes. Therefore, we designed a randomized controlled, mono-center study to specifically test the effectiveness of a primarily cognitive-behavioral approach supplemented by nutritional counseling for weight reduction following KTx as the intervention group (IG) in comparison to a brief self-guided intervention as control group (CG). The study was registered in the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS-ID: DRKS00017226). Fifty-six KTx patients with a BMI from 27 to 40 kg/m2 were included in this study and randomized to the IG or CG. Main outcome was the number of participants achieving a 5% weight loss during the treatment phase. Additionally, participants were assessed 6 and 12 months after the end of the 6-month treatment phase. Participants significantly lost weight without group differences. 32.0% (n = 8) of the patients in the IG and 16.7% (n = 4) of the patients in the CG achieved a weight loss of 5% or more. Weight loss was largely maintained during follow-up. Retention and acceptance rate in the IG was high, with 25 (out of 28) patients completing all 12 sessions and one patient completing 11 sessions. Short-term, cognitive-behaviorally oriented weight loss treatment seems to be feasible and acceptable for patients after KTx who suffer from overweight or obesity. This clinical trial was ongoing at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic which might have influenced study conduct and results. Clinical Trial Registration: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ DRKS-ID: DRKS00017226.
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- Dana Coco Barchfeld
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Critical Care Medicine, Philipps University, Marburg, Germany
- Department of Sports Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Comparing Glycaemic Benefits of Active Versus Passive Lifestyle Intervention in Kidney Allograft Recipients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Transplantation 2020; 104:1491-1499. [PMID: 31568390 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000002969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND New-onset diabetes is common after kidney transplantation, but the benefit of lifestyle intervention to improve glucose metabolism posttransplantation is unproven. METHODS We conducted a single-center, randomized controlled trial involving 130 nondiabetic kidney transplant recipients with stable function between 3 and 24 months post-transplantation. Participants were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive active intervention (lifestyle advice delivered by renal dietitians using behavior change techniques) versus passive intervention (leaflet advice alone). Primary outcome was 6-month change in insulin secretion, insulin sensitivity, and disposition index. Secondary outcomes included patient-reported outcomes, cardiometabolic parameters, clinical outcomes, and safety endpoints. RESULTS Between August 17, 2015 and December 18, 2017, 130 individuals were recruited, of whom 103 completed the study (drop-out rate 20.8%). Active versus passive intervention was not associated with any change in glucose metabolism: insulin secretion (mean difference, -446; 95% confidence interval [CI], -3184 to 2292; P = 0.748), insulin sensitivity (mean difference, -0.45; 95% CI, -1.34 to 0.44; P = 0.319), or disposition index (mean difference, -940; 95% CI, -5655 to 3775; P = 0.693). Clinically, active versus passive lifestyle intervention resulted in reduced incidence of posttransplantation diabetes (7.6% versus 15.6%, respectively, P = 0.123), reduction in fat mass (mean difference, -1.537 kg; 95% CI, -2.947 to -0.127; P = 0.033), and improvement in weight (mean difference, -2.47 kg; 95% CI, -4.01 to -0.92; P = 0.002). No serious adverse events were noted. CONCLUSIONS Active lifestyle intervention led by renal dietitians did not improve surrogate markers of glucose metabolism. Further investigation is warranted to determine if clinical outcomes can be improved using this methodology.
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Nolte Fong JV, Moore LW. Nutrition Trends in Kidney Transplant Recipients: the Importance of Dietary Monitoring and Need for Evidence-Based Recommendations. Front Med (Lausanne) 2018; 5:302. [PMID: 30430111 PMCID: PMC6220714 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2018.00302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2018] [Accepted: 10/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Many physiological properties of the renal system influence nutrient metabolism, elimination, and homeostasis. Kidney failure poses significant challenges to maintaining adequate nutrition, most of which transplantation ameliorates. Comprehensive recommendations for managing nutritional derangements for patients with chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease exist; however, there are only sparse guidelines for post-transplant malnutrition and adverse outcomes. Not only are guidelines limited, but little is known about dietary trends of post-kidney transplant recipients. This review describes guidelines for prevalent metabolic and nutritional complications post-kidney transplantation and also evaluates changes in caloric intake and diet composition after transplantation. This topic is important because nutrition influences allograft function and a number of cardiovascular risk factors including blood pressure, dyslipidemia, weight, and diabetes. In addition, many dietary recommendations and modifiable lifestyle changes should be tailored for specific complications of transplant patients, namely immunosuppression side effects, dietary restrictions, and electrolyte imbalances.
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- Joy V Nolte Fong
- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, United States
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Frailty Intervention Trial iN End-Stage patientS on haemodialysis (FITNESS): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials 2018; 19:457. [PMID: 30143028 PMCID: PMC6109321 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-018-2842-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Background Frailty is a state of low physiological reserve and multi-systemic dysregulation that leads to susceptibility to external stressors; it is associated with adverse outcomes. North American data suggest that haemodialysis recipients are more likely to be frail than the general population, although data on UK cohorts are lacking. Furthermore, with a multitude of assessment tools, it is difficult for the clinician to ascertain which is most suitable for this population. The FITNESS Study aims to measure the prevalence and outcomes associated with frailty in a large UK haemodialysis cohort to determine the optimum frailty tool as defined by predictive value for mortality/hospitalisation and to conduct a feasibility study exploring a multi-disciplinary clinical intervention to improve frailty among haemodialysis recipients. Methods/design The study will follow a cohort multiple randomised controlled trial design; the initial cohort study will identify participants to be invited into a subsequent open-label randomised controlled trial. Eligible patients will be identified and recruited from their usual haemodialysis session. They will be invited to complete tasks and questionnaires collecting data on sarcopenia, immunosenescence, mood, cognition, disability, and comorbidity. Fifty pre-frail participants with suitable English proficiency will be randomly selected from this cohort to participate in the randomised controlled trial phase of the study. Further stratified randomisation will occur to assign these 50 participants to active or passive groups. The active group will receive a psychologically supported, patient-centred, multi-disciplinary intervention into frailty, in what we believe to be a first within this patient group. The control group will receive usual haemodialysis standard of care. All participants will be followed up using electronic patient records for outcomes to include hospitalisation and mortality. Primary outcomes for this phase of the study will be feasibility and tolerability of the clinical intervention study. Discussion The study will collect data on multiple aspects of frailty allowing for a rich dataset for detailed analysis. We believe this will be the first study to explore a psychologically supported, patient-centred intervention in this patient group. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT03071107. Registered on 6 March 2017. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13063-018-2842-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Conte C, Secchi A. Post-transplantation diabetes in kidney transplant recipients: an update on management and prevention. Acta Diabetol 2018; 55:763-779. [PMID: 29619563 DOI: 10.1007/s00592-018-1137-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Post-transplantation diabetes mellitus (PTDM) may severely impact both short- and long-term outcomes of kidney transplant recipients in terms of graft and patient survival. However, PTDM often goes undiagnosed is underestimated or poorly managed. A diagnosis of PTDM should be delayed until the patient is on stable maintenance doses of immunosuppressive drugs, with stable kidney graft function and in the absence of acute infections. Risk factors for PTDM should be assessed during the pre-transplant evaluation period, in order to reduce the likelihood of developing diabetes. The oral glucose tolerance test is considered as the gold standard for diagnosing PTDM, whereas HbA1c is not reliable during the first months after transplantation. Glycaemic targets should be individualised, and comorbidities such as dyslipidaemia and hypertension should be treated with drugs that have the least possible impact on glucose metabolism, at doses that do not interact with immunosuppressants. While insulin is the preferred agent for treating inpatient hyperglycaemia in the immediate post-transplantation period, little evidence is available to guide therapeutic choices in the management of PTDM. Metformin and incretins may offer some advantage over other glucose-lowering agents, particularly with respect to risk of hypoglycaemia and weight gain. Tailoring immunosuppressive regimens may be of help, although maintenance of good kidney function should be prioritised over prevention/treatment of PTDM. The aim of this narrative review is to provide an overview of the available evidence on management and prevention of PTDM, with a focus on the available therapeutic options.
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- Caterina Conte
- I.R.C.C.S. Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.
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- I.R.C.C.S. Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Via Olgettina 58, 20132, Milan, Italy
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