Pedaling while dialysis: simple exercise may strengthen hearts in kidney patients
NCT ID NCT06584734
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 16-week program of cycling during dialysis sessions could improve heart function in 30 adults with kidney failure and early signs of heart stiffness. Participants first received standard care for 16 weeks, then added supervised cycling during dialysis for another 16 weeks. Researchers measured changes in heart relaxation and pumping ability using echocardiograms.
What this could mean
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Active substance
intradialytic cycling exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple exercise during dialysis helps protect the heart and improve quality of life for kidney failure patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 30 participants and no random assignment, so results may not apply to all dialysis patients. The exercise program may be too demanding for some.
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Locations
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Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez
Mexico City, Mexico City, 14080, Mexico