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Virtual Reality During Hemodialysis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Hemodialysis-Induced Symptom
End Stage Renal Disease
Interventions
Other: Virtual reality exercise during hemodialysis
Registration Number
NCT03456414
Lead Sponsor
Cardenal Herrera University
Brief Summary

The main objective of this investigation is to assess if an intradialysis virtual reality exercise-based program results in an improvement in physical function and if it results in high adherence rates to exercise. The secondary aim is to assess the effect of intradialysis VR in physical activity level, health related quality of life and in cognitive function.

Detailed Description

Participants will be randomized into one of two groups. The first group will start with 12 weeks of virtual reality exercise during hemodialysis and will carry on with a control period of 12 weeks. The second group will start with a control period of 12 weeks (no exercise) and will carry on with a virtual reality exercise period of 12 weeks.

The virtual reality exercise will undertake up to 30 minutes of exercise. After warming up, participants will play to an adapted 'treasure hunt' game. Their legs movements will be the players projected into an individual tv that will give them feedback regarding their achievements. The aim of the game will be to achieve the higher possible score.They will move their legs to pick up coins and to avoid bombs. An adapted Kinect technology will be used for the game development. The exercise session will end-up with a cool-down period that will include simple lower limb stretching exercises.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • At least 3 months in hemodialysis treatment
  • Clinically stable
Exclusion Criteria
  • Recent cardiac events (less than 3 months)
  • Unable to exercise

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Virtual reality during hemodialysisVirtual reality exercise during hemodialysisDuring 12 weeks subjects will exercise during hemodialysis. The intervention will be virtual reality exercise during hemodialysis.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline gait speed at 12 weeksBaseline, 12 weeks

Speed to cover 4 meters at normal speed

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline short physical performance battery at 12 weeksBaseline, 12 weeks

Score achieved at the battery that includes balance tests, sit to stand to sit 5 and and gait speed

Adherence12 weeks

Sessions performed/sessions offered

Change from baseline sit to stand 10 at 12 weeksBaseline, 12 weeks

Time to perform 10 sit to stand repetitions,

Change from baseline timed up and go at 12 weeksBaseline, 12 weeks

Time to stand up, walk 3 meters, come back and sit down again

Change from baseline one-leg standing test at 12 weeksBaseline, 12 weeks

Time achieved while standing on one leg

Change from baseline one-leg heel rise test at 12 weeksBaseline, 12 weeks

Number of heel rise repetitions achieved

Healthcare resources expenditure and costs12 months before starting the exercise program- 12 months after the starting date

Total amount in euros spent on external consultations, laboratory tests, radiology tests, hospital pharmacy, emergency department healthcare provision, and hospitalisation.

Change from baseline sit to stand 60 at 12 weeksBaseline, 12 weeks

Sit to stand repetitions performed in 60 seconds

Change from baseline handgrip at 12 weeksBaseline, 12 weeks

Bilateral handgrip strength

Change from baseline 6 minutes walk test at 12 weeksBaseline, 12 weeks

Number of meters walked in 6 minutes

Change from baseline Physical activity level at 12 weeksBaseline, 12 weeks

Physical activity questionnaires

Change from baseline Cognitive function at 12 weeksBaseline, 12 weeks

Mini-mental State Examination questionnaire

Change from baseline Health related quality of life at 12 weeksBaseline, 12 weeks

Short Form 36 questionnaire to measure health-related quality of life

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hospital de Manises

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Manises, Valencia, Spain

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