Exercise before kidney transplant for donors and recipients
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests a pre-operative exercise program for people donating or receiving a kidney. It aims to see if exercising before surgery improves outcomes and recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are a living kidney donor or a kidney transplant recipient.
- You are not receiving a kidney from a deceased donor.
- You can wear a fitness tracker or similar device.
- You have a smart device (like a smartphone or tablet) to use an app.
- You can speak English and give informed consent.
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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