Exercise before dialysis to protect the heart
Part of Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests if doing gentle exercise just before dialysis can help prevent heart damage that sometimes happens during treatment. You may be able to join if you are on long-term dialysis and have not been exercising vigorously.
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Who can take part
- You have been on dialysis for at least 3 months
- You are 18 to 79 years old
- Your dialysis doctor says it is safe for you to exercise
- You do not do intense exercise outside of dialysis
- You have not had a heart attack or unstable chest pain in the last 3 months
- You do not have shortness of breath at rest or with easy activity
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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