Exercise program for live kidney donors and recipients
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial tests a pre-operative exercise program for people donating or receiving a kidney from a live donor. It aims to see if exercise before surgery can improve recovery and outcomes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are a live kidney donor or a person receiving a kidney from a live donor.
- You can wear a wearable device like a fitness tracker.
- You do not have unstable heart problems, a recent heart attack, stroke, or new irregular heartbeat.
- You are willing and able to take part in an exercise program.
- You can speak English and have a smartphone or tablet to use a health app.
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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