Baduanjin exercise intervention trial: research protocol of a randomised controlled trial for frail kidney transplant recipients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Frailty is one of the most common comorbidities in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Physical, psychological and social frailty could be improved by exercise intervention. Baduanjin, also known as Eight-section Brocades, is a type of traditional Chinese medicine exercise characterised by the interplay between physical postures and movements, breathing and mind. It can help frail patients strengthen their upper and lower body muscles, improve their mood, quality of life and frailty. However, the effectiveness of Baduanjin on frail KTRs remains unknown. Therefore, we will conduct a randomised controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the effectiveness of Baduanjin on frail KTRs.

Methods and analysis

This protocol describes an assessor and analyst blinded, parallel RCT

SUBMITTER: Lin K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10806679 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature