Can exercise boost quality of life and sexual health in women on dialysis?

NCT ID NCT07716436

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Tanta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of exercise programs for married women receiving long-term hemodialysis for kidney failure. One group exercises during dialysis sessions, while another follows a home-based routine. The goal is to see if either approach improves quality of life, self-esteem, and sexual function over 12 weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: exercise programs (intradialytic and home-based)
What this could lead to: If effective, these exercise programs could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve quality of life, self-esteem, and sexual function in women on dialysis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center trial with only 90 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Exercise benefits may vary, and adherence to home-based programs can be challenging.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

KIDNEY FAILURE, CHRONIC RENAL DIALYSIS

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Locations

Tanta University Hospitals

Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, 31511, Egypt

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