Stretching away dialysis cramps: simple exercise shows promise

NCT ID NCT07262879

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested if having a nurse guide leg stretches during dialysis sessions can ease muscle cramps. Sixty adults on dialysis with a history of leg cramps were split into two groups. One group did specific stretches twice a week for 8 weeks, while the other received usual care. The main goal was to see if the stretching group reported less severe cramps afterward.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beni-Suef University

    Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif Governorate, 62511, Egypt

  • Beni-Suef University

    Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif Governorate, 62521, Egypt

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Disease matches (MONDO)

end stage renal failure

MeSH topics

Muscle Cramp