CompletedNot Applicable

Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2022-07-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial was to learn whether a combined aerobic and resistance exercise program could improve physical function and muscle health in people receiving peritoneal dialysis. Researchers compared an exercise group with a control group to evaluate the effects of regular exercise. The main questions the study aimed to answer were: * Can regular exercise improve physical performance and muscle strength in people receiving peritoneal dialysis? * Can regular exercise improve body composition and blood markers related to muscle health? Before the exercise program, participants completed a one-month training period to learn the exercises and practice them safely. Participants in the exercise group: * Performed combined aerobic and resistance exercises for 8 weeks * Completed assessments before and after the exercise program Participants in the control group: * Continued their usual care * Completed assessments before and after the study period

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.

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Receiving peritoneal dialysis for at least 6 months * Ability to sit and stand independently Exclusion Criteria: * Myocardial infarction within the previous 6 months * History of cardiac surgery * Uncontrolled hypertension * Pericardial or pleural effusion * Aortic stenosis * Active lower extremity amputation, prosthesis, or fracture * History of osteoporotic fractures * Regular participation in sports or structured exercise * Advanced cognitive impairment

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

Physical Performance

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Changes in right handgrip strength

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Changes in left handgrip strength

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Changes in leg strength

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07634211

SponsorDilek GİBYELİ GENEK

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-09-30

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Plain-language summary

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.

What they're measuring

Physical Performance

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Changes in right handgrip strength

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Changes in left handgrip strength

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Changes in leg strength

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention