Simple home workouts may boost strength and mood in kidney patients
NCT ID NCT07371858
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a 12-week home exercise program could help people aged 45 and older with advanced chronic kidney disease (stages 4-5) who are not on dialysis. The program included strength and aerobic exercises done 3-4 times a week. Researchers measured changes in muscle loss risk, physical function, depression, fatigue, sleep, and quality of life. The goal is to find a safe, accessible way to improve daily life for these patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- home-based exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way for kidney disease patients to improve muscle strength, energy, sleep, and overall well-being without needing to go to a clinic.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise may be hard for some patients to stick with, and the study does not test long-term effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gökçe Yağmur Güneş Gencer
Antalya, Konyaaltı, 07070, Turkey (Türkiye)
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