Feasibility and acceptability of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training in kidney transplant recipients: the PACE-KD study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) exhibit unique elevated inflammation, impaired immune function, and increased cardiovascular risk. Although exercise reduces cardiovascular risk, there is limited research on this population, particularly surrounding novel high-intensity interval training (HIIT). The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the feasibility and acceptability of HIIT in KTRs.

Methods

Twenty KTRs (male 14; eGFR 58±19 mL/min/1.73 m²; age 49±11 years) were randomised and completed one of three trials: HIIT A (4-, 2-, and 1-min intervals; 80-90% watts at V̇O_2peak), HIITB (4×4 min intervals; 80-90% V̇O_2peak) or MICT (~40 min; 50-60% V̇O_2peak) for 24 supervised sessions on a stationary bike (approx. 3x/wee

SUBMITTER: Billany RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9123685 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature