CompletedNot Applicable

Exercise and Cardiac Stunning During HD

Australia, Canada111 participantsStarted 2023-03-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a 12-week cycling during hemodialysis program on hemodialysis-induced myocardial stunning in adult individuals receiving hemodialysis.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults greater than or equal to 18 years old (no upper age limit); who are greater than; 3 months after starting maintenance hemodialysis * No expected change in dialysis modality, elective surgery or relocation outside of study site during the intervention period (16 weeks) * Assessed to be safe and able to exercise by the hemodialysis unit nephrologist * Able to communicate in English and provide written informed consent * Must be dialyzing thrice weekly Exclusion Criteria: * Acute coronary syndrome in the past 3 months * Unstable arrhythmia * Shortness of breath at rest or with minimal activity (NYHA Class 4) * Symptomatic hypoglycemia (\&gt;2x/week in week prior to enrolment) * Participating in clinical intradialytic cycling program in last 3 months (if a clinical program exists)

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 in number of cardiac RWMA at peak hemodialysis stress (last 30 min HD) from baseline to 12 weeks measured using echocardiography

Timeframe: Baseline to 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04877041

SponsorUniversity of Manitoba

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-14

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Who can participate

Age range

18 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.