KidneyBeam is a digital health platform offering kidney-specific exercise and education programs for individuals with chronic kidney disease. It provides on-demand video classes, guided programs, and live sessions designed to improve physical function, mental well-being, and nutritional understanding, empowering users to actively manage their condition.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) face challenges in accessing tailored exercise and educational resources that can help slow disease progression and improve quality of life. Limited access to specialized programs and a lack of personalized support can lead to decreased physical function, mental health decline, and social isolation for CKD patients.
Solution
KidneyBeam offers a digital health platform providing CKD patients with access to scientifically validated, kidney-specific exercise and education programs. The platform delivers on-demand video classes, guided programs led by specialists, and live group sessions designed to improve physical function, mental well-being, and nutritional understanding. Through personalized content tailored to individual CKD stages and treatment plans, KidneyBeam empowers users to actively manage their condition, reduce fatigue, and enhance their overall quality of life. The service also facilitates community support and provides resources for health coaches to guide users through their self-management journey.
Target Audience
The primary users are individuals living with chronic kidney disease, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals seeking evidence-based tools to support patient self-management.
Features
- On-demand video library featuring exercise classes suitable for all fitness levels, including options for pre- and post-transplant, dialysis, and rare kidney conditions.
- Guided programs developed by specialists in kidney disease, focusing on aerobic exercise, resistance training, and stretching.
- Live group sessions led by kidney health specialists, offering real-time guidance and community interaction.
- Educational videos designed to increase understanding of kidney conditions and management strategies.
- Health coach support system to provide encouragement, recommend programs, and enhance user motivation.
- Clinical trial data demonstrating improvements in quality of life, physical function, mental health, and reduction in fatigue and social isolation.
- Cost-saving analysis indicating an average per-patient care saving of £580 across various healthcare settings.
- High user satisfaction ratings, with an average class rating of 4.7/5.