CompletedNot Applicable

Intradialytic Rehabilitation and Functional Independence in Hemodialysis Patients

56 participantsStarted 2016-06

Plain-language summary

This study evaluated whether a rehabilitation program performed during hemodialysis sessions could improve daily functioning and mobility in adults receiving maintenance hemodialysis. Participants took part in either exercise-based rehabilitation, breathing muscle training, or usual care. The study compared changes in functional independence and mobility before and after the rehabilitation period.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 45 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: * Adults aged 25 to 45 years. * Diagnosis of chronic kidney disease undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. * Receiving hemodialysis for at least 6 months. * Hemodialysis schedule of three sessions per week, four hours per session. * Clinically stable at the time of enrollment. * Ability to participate in exercise and functional assessments. * Provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute medical conditions or unstable cardiovascular disease. * Severe musculoskeletal, neurological, or orthopedic disorders limiting exercise participation. * Severe cognitive impairment or inability to follow instructions. * Uncontrolled hypertension or other conditions contraindicating exercise. * Participation in another structured exercise or rehabilitation program during the study period.

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

Six-Minute Walk Test

Timeframe: Baseline and after 10 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07442240

SponsorBandırma Onyedi Eylül University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-03

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