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Observational studyInternational urology and nephrology2025

The association between hand grip strength and chronic kidney disease progression: insights from SMP-CKD studies.

Qiong Huang, Linyi Chen, Wenwei Ouyang, Xi-Na Jie, Li-Zhe Fu, Fang Tang, Jing Wang, Yifan Wu, Xusheng Liu

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Qiong HuangThe Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Linyi ChenThe Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Wenwei OuyangKey Unit of Methodology in Clinical Research, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China.
Xi-Na JieRenal Division, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Li-Zhe FuChronic Disease Management Outpatient Clinic, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China.
Fang TangChronic Disease Management Outpatient Clinic, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China.
Jing WangDepartment of Nephropathy, Luohu District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, No. 16 Xian Tong Road, Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, China. 1034952286@qq.com.
Yifan WuRenal Division, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. wuyifan007@gzucm.edu.cn.
Xusheng LiuRenal Division, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Liuxu801@126.com.

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Foundation of Science, Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality JCYJ20180302153701406GPHCM Fund for Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology YN2020ZWB05Guangdong Province Science and Technology Program 2022A1414020015National Key Research and Development Program of China 2019YFE0196300
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Abstract

purposeThis study aims to investigate the relationship between handgrip strength (HGS) and the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in non-dialysis patients in China, as part of the Self-Management Program for Patients with CKD Cohort (SMP-CKD).

methodsIn the SMP-CKD cohort, we utilized Cox regression and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis to explore the association between HGS and CKD progression. Data were stratified by sex-specific HGS quartiles, sarcopenia status, and HGS thresholds. The HGS thresholds were determined through curve analysis of HGS against composite renal outcomes. Group differences were compared to assess the impact of HGS on CKD outcomes.

resultsA total of 441 participants (mean age 57.0 ± 17 years, 56.0% male) with CKD stages 3-5 from the SMP-CKD cohort who underwent grip strength evaluation between April 2019 and June 2024 were included in the analysis. The findings revealed that participants in the highest bilateral HGS quartile had a significantly lower risk of renal endpoints, with a hazard ratio (HR) of 0.102 (95% CI 0.041-0.255) compared to those in the lowest quartile. Patients without sarcopenia had a significantly lower risk of CKD composite outcomes, including increased serum creatinine or acute CKD exacerbations (HR 0.422, 95% CI 0.211-0.844, p < 0.012), as well as severe renal endpoints (HR 0.265, 95% CI 0.101-0.694, p < 0.003). Gender-specific cutoffs identified through log-rank test were 63.7 kg for men and 34.6 kg for women. Participants with bilateral HGS above these thresholds demonstrated better renal outcomes, underscoring the protective effect of higher HGS against CKD progression.

conclusionThe study provides strong evidence that HGS is a crucial factor in reducing the risk of CKD progression. Higher levels of HGS are significantly associated with a lower occurrence of renal endpoint events.

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Hand StrengthRenal Insufficiency, ChronicSarcopeniaAdultAgedChinaDisease ProgressionFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedProportional Hazards ModelsReference ValuesRisk FactorsROC CurveChronic kidney diseaseHandgrip strengthSARCOPENIASMP-CKD

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