Pedaling through dialysis: could High-Intensity cycling shield hearts?
NCT ID NCT07119593
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether high-intensity cycling during hemodialysis can protect the heart from damage that dialysis sometimes causes. Fifteen adults on dialysis will exercise at different intensities during their sessions. Researchers will use echocardiograms to measure heart function before and after treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
High-intensity intradialytic cycling
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to protect the hearts of people on dialysis.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 15 participants. It is designed to see if the idea is worth studying further, not to prove it works. Results may not apply to all dialysis patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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London Health Sciences Centre
London, Ontario, N6A 5W9, Canada