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Physical Activity for Haemodialysis Patients: Evaluation of Personalised Support by an Adapted Physical Activity Teacher and an Advanced Practice Nurse

France70 participantsStarted 2025-10-28

Plain-language summary

Physical activity is defined as 'any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in an energy expenditure greater than that of the resting metabolism'. Physical activity includes 'activities of daily living, physical exercise and sporting activities'. The scientific community is agreed in recognising the benefits of physical activity, both in healthy individuals and in those suffering from chronic diseases. With this in mind, the law of 2 March 2022 allows doctors to prescribe Adapted Physical Activity. In the case of chronic renal failure, there are a number of factors that can limit physical activity in haemodialysis patients, such as anaemia, nutritional status and post-dialysis fatigue. However, the risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle play a role in the development of chronic disease, in particular hypertension and diabetes. The benefits of physical activity have been widely identified in chronic renal failure, particularly in terms of cardiovascular and muscular function. More generally, physical activity has a positive impact on physical, psychological and social quality of life (increase in overall quality of life score, improved sleep, reduced pain, etc.). Physical activity should therefore be encouraged in patients with chronic renal failure, whether on dialysis or not, whatever their age. The aim of this study is to assess whether individualised support (from an advanced practice nurse and an adapted physical activity teacher) improves the practice of physical activity at home in patients who have been on haemodialysis for less than a year, and whether this improvement is sustainable over time.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Pre-Inclusion Criteria: * Patient over 18 years of age * Patient who has been receiving haemodialysis for less than a year * Patient with medical prescription for physical activity * Patient able to understand the protocol and having given consent to participate in the research, * Patient affiliated to the social security system or entitled beneficiary Inclusion Criteria: * Patient with physical activity considered low or moderate according to the IPAQ questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with medical contraindications to adapted physical activity * Patients with a lower limb amputation * Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis * Patient with a peritoneal dialysis project * Patient participating in another clinical research protocol with an impact on the research objectives * Patient already randomised in the study * Patient who is pregnant, parturient, breastfeeding or able to procreate without effective contraception at the time of inclusion\*. * Patients under guardianship, curatorship or deprived of liberty * Patient under activated future protection mandate * Patient under family habilitation * Patient under court protection

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Patients with a level of physical activity considered moderate or high, assessed using the physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) 6 months after the start of the intervention

Timeframe: 6 months after the start of the intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06981832

SponsorCentre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-10

Contact for this trial

Chloé MOREAU

0251446327 chloe.moreau@ght85.fr

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