Exercise program before kidney transplant to improve physical strength
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a home exercise program before kidney transplant can improve physical function and strength. If you’re getting a transplant and can safely exercise, you may be able to join the study and help compare outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You can safely do a home exercise program and complete physical testing/assessments
- You can read and write English well enough to fill out study questionnaires
- You are at least 19 years old (any gender)
- Your transplant care is at Vancouver General Hospital or St. Paul’s Hospital
- You’ve finished the medical work-up to see if you’re suitable for a kidney transplant and your doctor approved you
- You can understand the study and you can give written consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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