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Can music make dialysis exercise more effective?

NCT ID NCT07819331

Symptom relief Sponsor: The Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

People on long-term hemodialysis often lose physical function and strength. This trial tests whether adding receptive music listening to a supervised lower-limb resistance exercise program during dialysis improves physical function more than exercise alone or usual care. Forty-seven adults receiving maintenance hemodialysis join one of three groups for 8 weeks. Researchers measure lower-limb function with a 60-second sit-to-stand test, along with dialysis adequacy, blood pressure, quality of life, adherence, and side effects.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A supervised lower-limb resistance exercise program during dialysis, with or without receptive music listening
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost way to help people on dialysis stay stronger and more independent by pairing exercise with music during treatment.
What could go wrong
The trial is small, with 47 participants, and runs for only 8 weeks, so any benefit may be modest or fade. Exercise during dialysis carries some risk for people with heart or muscle conditions, and music may add little beyond the exercise itself.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

47 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older. * Receiving maintenance haemodialysis three times weekly for at least 3 months. * Able to perform lower-limb resistance exercise. * Clinically stable, defined as no hospitalisation for a cardiovascular event within the preceding 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: Unstable cardiovascular disease, including recent acute coronary syndrome, uncontrolled arrhythmias, or symptomatic heart failure. * Severe musculoskeletal or neurological conditions limiting exercise capacity. * Active infection. * Recurrent intradialytic hypotension, defined as two or more symptomatic episodes in the previous month. * Inability to understand and follow study instructions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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End-stage kidney disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinique Mtar d'Hemodialyse

    Mahdia, Mahdia Governorate, 5180, Tunisia

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