Kidney transplant exercise program for older adults
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special exercise program can help people on the kidney transplant waiting list get stronger and improve their health. You would use an app to follow exercise routines at home and check in with the research team.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You are currently on the kidney transplant waiting list at Penn Medicine.
- You have a physical limitation (like difficulty walking) or a sign of frailty (like feeling weak).
- You have a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access to download an app.
- You can walk and speak English.
- You have been cleared by your doctor for light exercise.
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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