Pedaling through dialysis: a new test of Exercise's power

NCT ID NCT07758244

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Muş Alparslan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding gentle aerobic exercise during hemodialysis sessions can improve health outcomes, coping, and perceived benefits of exercise in patients on maintenance dialysis. Participants are randomly assigned to either an exercise group or standard care, with exercise performed three times a week for eight weeks. The study measures changes in clinical parameters and patient-reported outcomes like adherence and perceived barriers.

What this could mean

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Active substance: supervised aerobic exercise performed during hemodialysis sessions
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve physical and emotional well-being for people on dialysis.
What could go wrong: The trial is small (40 participants) and short (8 weeks), so results may not apply broadly. Exercise during dialysis may be challenging for some patients.

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