A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Intensive Nutrition Intervention Versus Standard Nutrition Care to Avoid Excess Weight Gain After Kidney Transplantation: The INTENT Trial

Excessive weight gain is common after kidney transplantation and increases cardiovascular risk. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to determine whether an intensive nutrition and exercise intervention delivered alongside routine post-transplant care would reduce post-transplant weight gain.

Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - May 2, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Cordula K. Henggeler, Lindsay D. Plank, Kristin J. Ryan, Emily L. Gilchrist, Jessie M. Casas, Lyn E. Lloyd, Laura E. Mash, Sandra L. McLellan, Jennifer M. Robb, Michael G. Collins Tags: Original Research Source Type: research