Dialysis patients try exercise to fight muscle weakness
NCT ID NCT07303179
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding a structured exercise program during dialysis sessions can improve strength, walking ability, and quality of life for people with end-stage kidney disease. About 800 patients will be randomly assigned to either dialysis plus exercise or dialysis alone. The exercise includes warm-up, resistance training, and cycling, done three times a week for two years. Researchers will track changes in walking distance, muscle strength, hospitalizations, and overall well-being.
What this could mean
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Active substance
structured exercise rehabilitation therapy (ERT)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a standard exercise program that helps dialysis patients feel stronger, walk farther, and have a better quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study. Exercise may be hard for some patients to stick with, and benefits might not be large or apply to everyone.
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Locations
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The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province
Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China