Why kidney disease drains your strength: scientists probe muscle fatigue
NCT ID NCT04330807
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates why people with advanced chronic kidney disease (stages 3b to 5) often feel tired and weak. Researchers measure handgrip strength and muscle electrical signals in patients aged 60 and older, comparing them to healthy individuals of the same age and sex. The goal is to understand how common muscle weakness is and how it relates to feelings of fatigue.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better understand and measure fatigue in kidney disease, potentially leading to targeted treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly improve patient outcomes, and results may not apply to all kidney disease patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Du Mans
Le Mans, 72000, France
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