Inflammation and frailty in older kidney transplant patients
Treatments studied
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how inflammation and frailty (weakness and tiredness) affect older adults who are waiting for or being evaluated for a kidney transplant. It aims to understand these factors better to help improve care.
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Who can take part
- You are 70 years old or older
- You are being considered for a kidney transplant or are already on the waiting list
- You are not in another study that says you cannot join this one
- You are able to make your own medical decisions and are not under legal guardianship
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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