Lifestyle Intervention for Chronic Kidney Disease
(CKD-LIFE Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This research study will test whether a 12-week healthy lifestyle program offered through a cardiac rehabilitation center can help lower blood pressure and improve kidney health in adults with advanced chronic kidney disease. Participants will be randomly assigned to either routine kidney health education or take part in a program that includes healthy eating guidance, supervised exercise sessions, and wellness coaching. The goal of the study is to determine whether this program can improve blood pressure and other factors linked to worsening kidney disease.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Crystal Tyson, MD, MHS
Principal Investigator
Duke University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Black adults aged 18 or older with advanced chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure, who have stable blood pressure medications and are willing to be randomly assigned to different care groups.Inclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Multi-component lifestyle intervention
Trial Overview
The study compares usual kidney health education with a 12-week lifestyle program that includes healthy eating advice, supervised exercise, and wellness coaching. Participants are randomly placed in one of the two groups.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants receive CKD education plus a 12-week cardiac rehabilitation-based lifestyle program including supervised exercise, DASH-based diet counseling, and weight management.
Participants receive CKD education only.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Duke University
Lead Sponsor
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborator
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