To study the effect of handgrip exercise on the outcome of arteriovenous fistula surgery. A randomized controlled trial.

Departmental Funds Study trial is funded by Department of Surgical Disciplines AIIMS New Delhi0 sites200 target enrollmentTBD

Overview

Phase: Phase 3
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Not specified
Sponsor: Departmental Funds Study trial is funded by Department of Surgical Disciplines AIIMS New Delhi
Enrollment: 200
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 4 years ago

No summary available.

Registry

who.int

Start Date

TBD

End Date

October 31, 2018

Last Updated

4 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Sponsor

Departmental Funds Study trial is funded by Department of Surgical Disciplines AIIMS New Delhi

•1\. CKD 4\-5 patients visiting surgery clinic for creation of AVF for the purpose of haemodialysis
•2\. 18 to 65 years years of age both male and female
•3\. Presence of thrill / bruit at operated site after AV\-fistula surgery.
•4\. Patient is able to follow instructions
•5\. Patients are ready for regular follow up
•6\. Able to provide informed written consent

•1\. History of previous surgery on upper limb
•2\. Ipsilateral central venous stenosis or occlusions of vein that is not amenable to correction
•3\. Non\-compliance with medical care or follow up
•4\. Patient suffering from psychiatry problems
•5\. Contraindications or unable to perform handgrip exercise:
•A) upper extremity arthritis, musculoskeletal or neurologic problem that prevents arm exercise
•B) Hypertension \- SBP \>180, DBP \>90;
•C) Hypotension \- SBP \<90, DBP \<60
•D) Documented coronary artery disease or episode of angina pectoris
•E) NYHC IV heart failure