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The Effect of the VIP-FIT Virtual Physical Training Program in Older Kidney Transplant Candidates: A Prospective Interventional Pilot Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: Emerging evidence links superior physical fitness to better post-transplant outcomes. We developed the Virtual Intervention Program for Fitness Improvement in Transplantation (VIP-FIT), an online physical training program for older kidney transplant (KT) candidates. This pilot study evaluates its feasibility and preliminary effects on body composition.

Source: American Journal of Transplantation

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajt.2025.07.1862

Authors: N. Melaragno, H. Corrêa, A. Pomahac, R. Verhoeff, E.J. Gordon, L. Riella

Institutions: Massachusetts General Hospital, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments

Subfield: Transplantation

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,300