Walking with dogs for teens on dialysis
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a program of walking with dogs can help teenagers on dialysis breathe easier and feel less tired. It focuses on how the program might improve your lungs and your ability to be active.
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Who can take part
- You are a teenager between 12 and 19 years old
- You have end-stage renal disease (kidney failure) and are on regular hemodialysis
- You do not have any heart, lung, liver, or bone/joint problems
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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