New exercise study aims to fight fatigue in kidney disease
NCT ID NCT04397159
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a combination of flywheel resistance and aerobic exercise can reduce fatigue and improve muscle function in veterans with chronic kidney disease who are not yet on dialysis. Researchers will measure changes in leg muscle endurance, perceived exhaustion, and blood flow. The study enrolls 30 participants aged 50 and older.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- flywheel resistance plus aerobic exercise
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise program to help veterans with kidney disease feel less tired and move better.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise may be hard for some to complete.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC
RECRUITINGWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20422-0001, United States