Physical activity interventions in adult kidney transplant recipients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) exhibit a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and adverse changes in physical fitness and body composition. Post-transplant management recommends being physically active and evidence in this field is growing. The aim of this review was to update our previous systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effects of physical activity and exercise training interventions in KTRs.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search between March 2021 and September 2024 identified seven additional RCTs. Therefore, this updated review and meta-analysis includes 23 RCTs. Outcomes included cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), strength, blood pressure, body composition, heart rate, markers of dysli

SUBMITTER: Billany RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11951324 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature