The aim of this study was to compare respiratory function, muscle oxygenation, functional capacity, peripheral muscle strength, body composition, and frailty in kidney transplant recipients with and without inspiratory muscle weakness.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with kidney transplantation
* At least 6 months after the kidney transplant
* Not having regular exercise habits
* Voluntary participation in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a musculoskeletal problem that may interfere with the tests
* Having neurological impairment
* Having chronic lung disease
* Having had any cardiovascular event in the last 6 months
Primary outcome measure(s)
Respiratory muscle strength — 1st day Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) will be measured using a portable mouth pressure measuring device.
Respiratory muscle strength — 1st day Maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) will be measured using a portable mouth pressure measuring device.
Functional capacity — 1st day Will be evaluated with 6 minute walk test.
Peripheral muscle strength — 1st day Knee extensor strength will be measured using a hand dynamometer.
Peripheral muscle strength — 1st day Hand grip strength will be measured using grip dynamometer.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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