Physical therapy during or before dialysis: a comparison
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares doing physical therapy during your dialysis session versus right before it. It looks at which timing might work better for people on hemodialysis.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 65 years old.
- You have end-stage kidney disease and have been on dialysis for at least 3 months.
- Your kidney doctor has said it's safe for you to do moderate exercise.
- You do not have uncontrolled high blood pressure, a recent heart attack, or unstable chest pain.
- You have not been in the hospital in the last month, and you are not doing another structured exercise program.
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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