Exercise program after kidney transplant for older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial tests a structured, coached exercise program for people who recently received a living-donor kidney and are coming from dialysis. It may help improve strength and daily function after transplant, especially if starting fitness is difficult.
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Who can take part
- You are currently on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
- You are 50 years old or older
- You have a low physical performance score (SPPB 10 or less)
- You can use a phone for study calls and access the internet
- You have a living donor kidney transplant
- You are not already doing an organized exercise program
- You speak English
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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