CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Two Exercise Programmes in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

Spain60 participantsStarted 2014-09

Plain-language summary

Although exercise training of haemodialysis patients is associated with generally positive outcomes few haemodialysis units routinely offer intradialytic exercise therapy. This is often related to financial cost and/or staffing limitations. Home-based programs could be an alternative means of providing exercise benefits without associated implementation costs The aim of this study was to compare the effects of 4 weeks intradialytic versus home based exercise for haemodialysis patients regarding adherence and strength gains.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * people under hemodialysis treatment at least 3 months * be medicable stable * complete all the physical tests Exclusion Criteria: * heart stroke in the previous 6 weeks of the study * inferior limb amputation without artificial aids * cerebral vascular disease (ictus, ischemic) * disability to complete functional tests

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change from Baseline Short Physical Performance Battery at 4 months

Timeframe: At the beginning and after 4 months

Change from Baseline One leg standing test at 4 months

Timeframe: At the beginning and after 4 months

Change from Baseline Timed Up and Go test at 4 months

Timeframe: At the beginning and after 4 months

Change from Baseline Sit to stand to sit 10 and 60 at 4 months

Timeframe: At the beginning and after 4 months

Change from Baseline One leg heel rise at 4 months

Timeframe: At the beginning and after 4 months

Change from Baseline Handgrip Strength at 4 months

Timeframe: At the beginning and after 4 months

Change from Baseline Six minutes walking test at 4 months

Timeframe: At the beginning and after 4 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02832440

SponsorCardenal Herrera University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-12

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change from Baseline Short Physical Performance Battery at 4 months

Timeframe: At the beginning and after 4 months

Change from Baseline One leg standing test at 4 months

Timeframe: At the beginning and after 4 months

Change from Baseline Timed Up and Go test at 4 months

Timeframe: At the beginning and after 4 months

Change from Baseline Sit to stand to sit 10 and 60 at 4 months

Timeframe: At the beginning and after 4 months

Change from Baseline One leg heel rise at 4 months

Timeframe: At the beginning and after 4 months

Change from Baseline Handgrip Strength at 4 months

Timeframe: At the beginning and after 4 months

Change from Baseline Six minutes walking test at 4 months

Timeframe: At the beginning and after 4 months