Exercise program for people with scleroderma
Treatments studied
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This study tests if a special exercise program based on your body and mind can help people with scleroderma feel better. It is for both children (ages 7-18) and adults.
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Who can take part
- You must have a diagnosis of scleroderma.
- If you are a child, you must be between 7 and 18 years old.
- If you are an adult, you must be over 18.
- You cannot have serious heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems, or a neurological disease or cancer.
- You must not have been in a regular exercise program in the last 3 months.
- You must be willing to take part in the study.
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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