Rehabilitation therapy before and after liver transplant
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a rehabilitation program for people having a liver transplant. It aims to improve recovery by focusing on muscle strength and physical function before and after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have end-stage liver disease and are scheduled for a liver transplant.
- You have had tests like CT scans or handgrip strength tests to check your muscles.
- You can follow instructions and move on your own or have someone to help you.
- You do not have other muscle or bone problems, serious heart or brain conditions, or certain infections.
- Your transplant is not for autoimmune liver disease or drug-induced liver failure, and you are not having a re-transplant or a multi-organ 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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