Exercise program to help kidney patients' fistula work better
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if structured exercises can help the new blood vessel connection (AVF) in your arm mature properly for dialysis. It may improve your fistula's success and reduce complications.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a new arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in your arm for hemodialysis
- You can understand and follow instructions (no serious memory or thinking problems)
- You have not had a previous failed fistula on the same arm
- You have no current arm injury, pain, or loss of function on the side of the fistula
- You do not have certain muscle, joint, nerve, or heart conditions like stroke or arthritis
Quick eligibility check
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