Rehabilitation therapy before and after liver transplant
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a rehabilitation program for people receiving a liver transplant. The goal is to see if starting rehab before and continuing after surgery helps patients recover better.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 70 years old
- Have end-stage liver disease and qualify for a liver transplant
- Be able to move independently or have a caregiver to help
- Have a complete medical record including tests of muscle strength
- Not have any condition that would make the rehab unsafe
- Not have had a previous liver transplant or certain other types of transplant
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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