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The Effect of Intradialytic Exercise on the Physical Function of People Undergoing Hemodialysis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
End Stage Renal Failure on Dialysis
Frail Elderly Syndrome
Registration Number
NCT03944824
Lead Sponsor
Satellite Healthcare
Brief Summary

The investigators intend to recruit 50 patients into an intradialytic exercise study that will measure the impact of resistance bands exercises under the guidance of an exercise physiologist on the physical function of hemodialysis patients.

Detailed Description

The primary objective of this study will be to test the feasibility and efficacy of a 3 month exercise physiologist consultation program. Specifically, the investigator's aims will be to:

1. Test the feasibility of a 3-month exercise physiologist led program

2. Measure the effect of an exercise physiologist collaboration and intradialytic exercise on the physical function of HD patients using the 30 second STS test, handgrip strength test \[required for frailty scale\], 8-foot TUG test and patient physical activity based off of the Low Physical Activity Questionnaire.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
46
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age 18 years or greater
  • Ability to understand and communicate English
  • Diagnosis of ESRD and currently undergoing in-center hemodialysis
  • On HD for longer than 6 weeks
  • Approved by the Satellite Milpitas Medical Director and/or referring physician
Exclusion Criteria
  • Previous major amputations
  • Inability to independently ambulate
  • Known to be pregnant

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rate of Patient Adherence to Exercise Regimen12 weeks

Adherence calculated as the total number of self-reported exercise sessions attempted by the patient when EP not present divided by the total number of hemodialysis sessions.

Rate of Adverse Events Secondary to Exercises12 weeks

Adverse events defined as any injury, impairment or medical condition that was directly or suspected to be due to performing the prescribed exercise. This information will be collected from the patient at the weekly meeting with the EPs.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Timed Up and Go Test12 weeks

Change in 8 foot timed up and go test (TUG).

Change in Sit-To-Stand Test12 weeks

Change in physical function as measured by the 30 second sit to stand test (STS)

Change in Handgrip Strength Test12 weeks

Change in handgrip strength following the 12 week intervention as measured by a handgrip dynanometer

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Satellite Milpitas

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Milpitas, California, United States

Satellite Milpitas
🇺🇸Milpitas, California, United States

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