The Effect of Intradialytic Eye Exercise in Hemodialysis Patients (NCT07591714) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Intradialytic Eye Exercise in Hemodialysis Patients
Iran30 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
This pilot randomized trial will evaluate whether a structured intradialytic eye-exercise program can be delivered safely and consistently during maintenance hemodialysis and whether it shows preliminary promise for improving physical function, balance, and fall-related concern. The study is needed because hemodialysis patients commonly experience impaired physical performance, reduced balance, and fear of falling, and these problems are associated with higher fall risk; at the same time, supervised exercise during dialysis is increasingly viewed as a practical way to reach this medically complex and often sedentary population. Eye-movement and gaze-stability training has also shown benefit for balance- and fall-related outcomes in older adults and stroke survivors, but its feasibility and potential value during dialysis sessions remain uncertain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
* Adults ≥18 years receiving maintenance in-center hemodialysis
* Clinically stable for brief seated intradialytic intervention
* Able to understand and follow eye-exercise instructions
* Able to provide informed consent
* Able to sit upright independently during dialysis
* Able to complete repeated outcome assessments
* Able to communicate discomfort or adverse symptoms
* Usual corrective lenses permitted if needed for visual clarity
Exclusion Criteria
* Unstable cardiac conditions (e.g., unstable angina, recent myocardial infarction, decompensated heart failure, uncontrolled arrhythmia)
* Active infection or acute medical illness
* Hemodynamic instability
* Significant cognitive or communication impairment preventing instruction-following
* Severe uncorrected visual impairment or active ocular disease
* Recent major ophthalmologic surgery
* Severe musculoskeletal or neurologic limitations preventing participation or testing
* Any condition deemed unsafe for intradialytic exercise by the treating physician or nephrologist
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?
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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.