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The Effect of Calisthenic Exercise on Aerobic Capacity, Muscle Strength and Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Physical Activity
Patient
Quality of Life
Hemodialysis
Interventions
Other: Calisthenic exercise
Registration Number
NCT05166486
Lead Sponsor
Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Brief Summary

The aimed this study is to examine the effects of calisthenic exercises on aerobic capacities, muscle strength and quality of life in patients receiving hemodialysis treatment.

Detailed Description

The study is a randomized single-blind placebo-controlled study. . At the beginning and end of the study, all patients will be asked to answer questions including demographic information and a quality of life questionnaire for kidney patients. A 6-minute walking test and a 30-second sit-stand test will be applied by the research physiotherapist to measure their aerobic capacity. Again, a dynamometer will be used to measure muscle strength.

The hypotheses the investigators will test for this purpors; H0 Calisthenic exercise in hemodialysis patients increases aerobic capacity. H1Calisthenic exercise in hemodialysis patients increases muscle strength.H2 Calisthenic exercise in hemodialysis patients improves the quality of life.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Being treated in the Hemodialysis unit of Aydın Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine Research and Application Hospital,
  • Having good cognitive functions
  • Not having regular exercise habits
  • Not having a physical disability
  • Being between 18-60 years old
  • Speaking and understanding Turkish
  • Being willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Neurologically affected patients (such as cerebrovascular accident, Gullian Barre)
  • Patients with musculoskeletal problems that prevent exercise
  • Patients with advanced heart failure, patients with unstable angina pectoris
  • Patients with chronic liver failure
  • Patients with a history of cardiovascular events (recent within 12 months)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Calisthenic exerciseCalisthenic exerciseThe patients in the calisthenic exercise group will be given one-to-one hands-on calisthenic exercises by the research physiotherapist. They will be asked to do these exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks. Patients will be followed up by asking whether they do their exercises or not. They will be asked to do the exercises twice a month for 8 weeks under the control of a physiotherapist. In this way, it will be ensured that the exercises are done correctly and that the patients do it completely.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Demographic Information Formimmediately after application

In the form prepared by the researchers with the support of the literature, there are questions about the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants such as gender, age, height, weight, educational status, how long they have been on dialysis, etc.

6 Min. Walking Testimmediately after application

It is a test method used for the Evaluation of Cardiovascular Endurance. The 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is among the field tests among the cardiopulmonary exercise tests. The test has been proven to be safe, inexpensive and easy to apply. The six-minute walk test is a test that aims to evaluate the submaximal functional capacity by measuring the distance that patients can walk quickly on a hard flat surface in a 6-minute period, in a corridor varying between 30 m and 50 m in length. The 6 MWT is a submaximal exercise test, but correlates well with the maximal cardiovascular exercise test and is better tolerated than other walking tests and better reflects activities of daily living.

30 sec Sit and Stand Testimmediately after application

30-second sit-stand test to evaluate the dynamic balance and physical fitness lower extremity neuromuscular function levels of individuals It is applied. The test is started while the individual sits in an armless chair, approximately 43 cm high from the ground, in an upright position, with the feet in contact with the ground, with the arms crossed in front of the chest. After the start command is given to the individual, they are asked to come to the standing upright position and again to the sitting position from the determined position for 30 seconds. The number of complete take-offs completed by the individual for 30 seconds is determined.

Grip Force Measurement with Hand Held Dynamometerimmediately after application

The Jamar Dynamometer is the best known of such devices. During measurements, the hand is in the claw grip position, except for flexion at the metacarpophalangeal joints. The handle part can be adjusted to 5 different levels according to the size of the hand. The Jamar Dynamometer is the most widely used and most reliable grip strength measuring instrument.

Kidney Disease Quality of Life Questionnaireimmediately after application

This scale is a scale that is used to monitor patients with end-stage rtreatment effects and well-being by self-declaring. assesses quality of life on 8 generics (physical function, role limitations due to social problems, bodily pain, general health, social function, role limitations due to physical problems, energy and fatigue, mental health) and 12 disease-specifi c subscales (effects of kidney disease, symptom list, work status, burden of kidney disease, cognitive function, sexual function, quality of life social interaction, sleep, social support, dialysis staff encouragement, overall health, patient satisfaction). Each subscale is scored out of 100, with higher score indicating greater perceived health al diseasene and evaluates various

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Aydın Adnan Menderes University Hospital

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Aydın, Turkey

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