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Muscle therapy may restore strength in dialysis patients

NCT ID NCT06374537

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 08, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a specific physical activity program, called the GH Method, can improve physical abilities in people who are frail and on dialysis or have advanced kidney disease. Participants attend two one-hour muscle therapy sessions per week for 12 months. Researchers measure changes in walking speed, balance, and chair stand performance, as well as muscle mass, to see if the program helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Targeted physical activity (GH Method muscle therapy sessions)
What this could lead to
If effective, this exercise program could offer a way to improve physical abilities and muscle mass in frail dialysis patients, potentially enhancing their quality of life.
What could go wrong
The trial is early and may not show significant benefits. Participants have serious health conditions, and exercise carries risks for those with cardiac or pulmonary issues.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 150 people

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Started

May 2019

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically debilitated patients, currently on dialysis, or have CKD 4 (GFR between 15 and 29), or have CKD 5 (GFR below 15), or post- kidney transplant (for PPKT Subgroup only) as stated by patient's health care professional. * Adequate cognitive ability to complete the questionnaires, give consent for the study and follow the physical and diet instructions Exclusion Criteria: * cardiac/pulmonary disease that contraindicate the physical training * Unable to give consent * Unable to travel to the training center

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Frailty kidney disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dialysis; complications Frailty Kidney diseases Pain, chronic

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Illinois at Chicago

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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