Pre-hab for kidney transplant patients
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial helps frail older adults get stronger before a kidney transplant. You'll take part in a prehabilitation program to improve your health and readiness for surgery.
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Who can take part
- Be 55 years old or older
- Be evaluated for a kidney transplant at Houston Methodist Hospital
- Be considered frail
- Be willing to follow the study's procedures for its full duration
- Be able to exercise safely
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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